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| US10427224B2 |
Drill and drill insert with chipbreaker protrusions
A drill includes drill body and peripheral insert having a radial cutting edge extending generally in a direction of a radius of the drill body, and a central insert. The peripheral insert includes a rake face including a plurality of chipbreaker protrusions. A first angle measured between a line tangent to forward ends of the plurality of chipbreaker protrusions and the central axis of the drill body extending toward the shank end is an acute angle. Also a peripheral insert is disclosed. |
| US10427222B2 |
Pocket hole jig
A pocket hole jig for locating pocket holes in a workpiece includes a base with a base plate and first and second side walls extending along the base plate, and a body disposed between the first and second side walls and slidable along the base in a forward direction and a rearward direction. The body includes a drill bit aperture angled downward toward the base plate. The pocket hole jig also includes a fastener configured to releasably couple the pocket hole jig to an adjacent second pocket hole jig. |
| US10427215B2 |
Punch unit and powder press molding device for manufacturing compacted powder pellet
A punch unit is used in a powder press molding device that includes a die plate including a cavity in which a compacted powder pellet can be formed, the powder press molding device including a ram moving in a direction approaching the die plate and in a direction away from the die plate. The punch unit includes a punch inserted into the cavity of the die plate when the ram approaches the die plate, and a supporting portion supporting the punch reciprocatably, the punch unit being movable along a plane intersecting with the moving direction of the ram in a state where the punch is removed from the cavity. The punch unit is capable of shortening a distance in which the ram moves, and a cycle time can be shortened. |
| US10427211B2 |
Forming method of forging of 718 Plus alloy
The invention relates to a forming method of an annular forging of 718 Plus alloy, which comprises the following steps: wrapping the cylindrical surface of a blank of the 718 Plus alloy with a first blanket, further heating to 1000-1100° C., then stopping heating, and immediately performing upsetting and punching treatment on the blank; further respectively wrapping the outer surface and the punched inner surface of the blank after treatment with second blankets, further heating to 1000-1060° C., then stopping heating, immediately performing blank holder reaming treatment on the blank; and respectively wrapping the outer surface and the reamed inner surface of the blank after treatment with the second blankets, further heating to 985-1038° C., then stopping heating, and immediately rolling the blank to obtain a final product, after the method is used for treatment, the grain size of the forging achieves level 6 or above, and the surface has no common cracks. |
| US10427210B2 |
Barrel tank seam welder system
An apparatus (10) for joining a predetermined geometrical profile shape from a sheet material (SM) includes a positioning assembly (12) including a base member (14) and a frame (16) that is operable to receive the sheet material (SM), to configure the sheet material in a predetermined orientation and to linearly translate the sheet material along a process direction (20). A Z-bar (22) is configured to guide a first longitudinal edge (FE) and second longitudinal edge (SE) of the sheet material (SM) into adjacent alignment along the process direction (20). A welding and forging assembly (60) welds and then forges a seam between the first longitudinal edge (FE) and the second longitudinal edge (SE) of the associated sheet material (SM). |
| US10427201B2 |
Handheld pressing device
A handheld pressing device for connecting two work pieces, in particular a pipe and a press fitting by means of a pressing process, has a pressing tool with multiple pressing jaws. The pressing tool is connected to a converter driven by an electric motor. The electric motor and the converter are partly surrounded by a housing. The pressing device has at least one data detecting element, at least one data detecting element being a camera. Furthermore, the camera is used as a data detecting element for documenting pressing processes in a method. |
| US10427199B2 |
Method of forming a trailer hitch receiver tube
A method of manufacturing a trailer hitch receiver tube with an integral reinforcing collar is described. A two piece die having an interior shape and dimensions conforming to the shape and dimensions of a selected trailer hitch receiver tube is provided, the two pieces of the die being a right half and a left half. Each of the right and left halves of the die are provided with means to forcefully move the die from an open position to a closed position around a workpiece. The die, around an upper edge thereof is provided with a relief cavity around its perimeter having the shape of a reinforcement collar. A base mandrel is provided between the right and left halves of the die, the base mandrel having a size and shape conforming to the size and shape of the interior of a trailer hitch receiver tube, and the base mandrel having a height less than the die. A steel receiver tube is positioned on the base mandrel, the tube having a height greater than the die halves. The die halves are then closed forcefully against the receiver tube. A forming mandrel is provided above the receiver tube. The forming mandrel has a longitudinal portion that conforms in shape to the interior of the receiver tube, and a lateral, forming portion for bearing against the upper edge of the receiver tube to form the upper portion of a receiver tube into a reinforcing collar by deforming the upper end of said tube into the relief cavity. An upper edge of the receiver tube is then forcefully struck with the forming portion of the forming mandrel, to form the collar, wherein the longitudinal portion of the forming mandrel closely approaches an upper surface of the base mandrel after the collar is formed. |
| US10427197B2 |
Method and apparatus for forming an annular part
An apparatus (31) for forming an annular part (53) includes a punch (2) having a forming end with an external surface (32) shaped to correspond to the shape of the annular part (53). The apparatus further includes a clamping arrangement (3, 5) for clamping a large diameter end of a preform (4) and a gripping arrangement (6, 7) for adjustably gripping a small diameter end of the preform (4). An actuation system is provided for facilitating relative coaxial movement only between the punch (2). the clamping arrangement (3, 5) and the gripping arrangement (6, 7). |
| US10427193B2 |
Method for treating waste
In a method for treating waste, in particular domestic waste, comprising the providing of a closed building for receiving the waste, the roof of the building being designed as a semi-permeable membrane, the filling of the building with the waste, the waste being piled into a mound, the performing of a biological drying of the waste with the supply of air, the air exhaust taking place through the semi-permeable membrane, and the discharging of the dried waste from the building, the filling of the building and the performing of the biological drying, and optionally discharging, of the waste are carried out with an unchanged arrangement of the roof, and the filling of the building is carried out by dropping the waste from a continuous conveying device. |
| US10427190B2 |
Sorting out mineral-containing objects or plastic objects
A method and a sorting plant for sorting out mineral-containing objects car plastic objects from a single layer material stream is shown. Here it is provided that objects (12) of the material stream are irradiated with stimulating light and the resulting fluorescent light is detected in the form of an image of the fluorescent points, the objects of the material stream are irradiated with object detection light outside the fluorescent light, and the transmitted light after passage between the objects or the reflected light of the objects is detected in the form of an image of the individual objects, an object is then defined as containing at least one specific mineral or one specific plastic if the fluorescent light of said object lies in a predetermined intensity range for at least one predetermined wavelength range, and the so defined objects are separated from other objects of the material stream. |
| US10427185B2 |
Patterning method
A patterning apparatus is provided. The patterning apparatus includes a plurality of liquid jet units arranged in one or more groups and configured to jet an anti-etching liquid onto a surface of a substrate. The patterning apparatus also includes a plurality of exposure units configured to expose light on the anti-etching liquid jetted on the surface of the substrate to heat and cure the jetted anti-etching liquid to form anti-etching patterns on the surface of the substrate. Further, the patterning apparatus includes a control unit configured to control motion status and jetting status of the plurality of liquid jet units and motion status and exposure status of the plurality of exposure units, so as to form the anti-etching patterns at a predetermined line width and thickness. |
| US10427184B2 |
Balloon coating method, balloon rotating method and balloon coating apparatus
Disclosed herein is a balloon coating method for forming a coating layer containing a water-insoluble drug on an outer surface of a balloon of a balloon catheter, the balloon catheter including the balloon which is inflatable and provided on a distal portion of an elongate shaft. The balloon coating method includes: accommodating the shaft in a groove portion formed in a support base to extend rectilinearly, and closing at least part of the groove portion with a lid portion, thereby to support the shaft such that the shaft can be rotated within the groove portion; and moving a dispensing tube for supplying a coating liquid containing the drug relative to the balloon in an axial direction of the balloon, while rotating the balloon about an axis of the balloon, thereby to coat the outer surface of the balloon with the coating liquid. |
| US10427183B2 |
Discrete magnetic nanoparticles
Discrete magnetic nanoparticles synthesized using a layer-by-layer technique are disclosed. The nanoparticles contain a magnetic core having a large magnetic moment, a plurality of layers and an exterior coating. The nanoparticles have utility in a wide range of biological and bioanalytical applications. |
| US10427175B2 |
Spout apparatus causing reciprocal oscillations
The present invention is a spout apparatus (1), including: a shower head main body (2), and an oscillation inducing element (4) for discharging water while allowing it to oscillate reciprocally, wherein the oscillation inducing element includes: a water supply passageway (10a), a water collision portion (14) for generating vortexes of alternately mutually opposing circulations; a vortex street passageway (10b) for guiding and growing vortexes formed by the water collision portion; a discharge passageway (10c) for causing water guided by the vortex street passageway to be discharged; a bypass passageway (6b) for allowing water to detour the water collision portion and flow into the vortex street passageway; and a flow volume ratio adjusting member (8), capable of varying the flow volume ratio of water flowing into the vortex street passageway through the water collision portion to water flowing into the vortex street passageway through the bypass passageway. |
| US10427172B2 |
Separation device comprising a swirler
Separation device comprising a swirler of a sheet material comprising a plurality of vanes (4) with a flow entrance side edge (6) defining an entrance angle (α) and a flow exit side edge (8) defining an exit angle (β). The flow entrance side edge and flow exit side edge extend from a center section (3) to a peripheral edge (9), which extends between end points of the flow entrance edge and the flow exit edge. The entrance angle is larger than the exit angle. |
| US10427165B2 |
Method for comminuting heat-sensitive feedstock
A method for comminuting heat-sensitive feedstock, particularly thermoplastics, rubber, caoutchouc, and elastomers, to a particle size of less than 500 μm, preferably less than 425 μm. Process steps are provided to achieve an economic material processing without the use of cryogenic comminution. First, a precomminution of the feedstock to a size smaller than 4 mm is performed in a rotating comminuting device through which a first process gas PG1 flows. Then, a fine grinding is performed of the precomminuted feedstock to a size smaller than 500 μm, preferably smaller than 425 μm, in a rotating fine grinding device through which a second process gas PG2 flows. Whereby the temperature of the precomminuted feedstock in the outlet of the fine grinding is regulated in a second control circuit by adding water to the precomminuted feedstock before and/or during and/or after the fine grinding. |
| US10427158B2 |
Fluidic centripetal device
A fluidic centripetal apparatus for testing components of a biological material in a fluid is presented. The fluidic centripetal device is adapted to be received within a rotatable holder. The apparatus comprises a fluidic component layer having fluidic features on at least a front face and a bottom component layer bonded to a rear of the fluidic component layer thereby creating a fluidic network through which the fluid flows under centripetal force. In one embodiment, the fluidic feature may be a bottom-fillable chamber coupled to an entry channel for receiving the fluid, the chamber inlet being provided at an outer side of the bottom-fillable chamber. In another embodiment, the fluidic feature may be a retention chamber coupled to an entry channel for receiving the fluid, a container wholly provided in the retention chamber and containing a liquid diluent, the container maintaining the liquid diluent in the container until it releases it in the retention chamber upon application of an external force to the container, thereby restoring the fluidic connection between the liquid diluent and the fluid in the retention chamber. Additionally, the retention chamber can have a flow decoupling receptacle for receiving the fluid, located at the outer side of the retention chamber and interrupting a fluidic connection between the entry and exit of the retention chamber. A test apparatus and a testing method using a fluidic centripetal device for testing components of a biological material in a fluid are also provided. |
| US10427157B2 |
Microfluidic analysis component and production method
A microfluidic analysis device and manufacturing method are provided. The device includes a capillary substrate, a cover substrate adjacent to a cover side of the capillary substrate and/or a bottom substrate adjacent to a bottom side of the capillary substrate, a capillary structure with at least one capillary in the interior of the capillary substrate and/or at the interface of the capillary substrate with the cover substrate and/or with the bottom substrate, and a fluid-conducting arrangement for conducting a fluid through the capillary structure. The arrangement may be designed for compartmenting the fluid using controlled pressure pulses. A linear sensor element extends toward and/or away from and/or along the capillary, a fluid contact end of which and at least an adjacent part of its feed lie in the plane of the capillary, and may be integrated in the device. |
| US10427153B2 |
Systems and methods for sealing a plurality of reservoirs of a microchip element with a sealing grid
Systems and methods for sealing a plurality of reservoirs of a microchip element with a sealing grid are provided. For example, in one embodiment, a microchip element comprises a primary substrate having a plurality of reservoirs defined therein. The microchip element also includes a single continuous sealing groove defined in the primary substrate that extends around each of the plurality of reservoirs. In addition, the microchip element includes a sealing substrate comprising a single continuous sealing protrusion extending therefrom. The single continuous sealing protrusion corresponds to and is configured to mate with the single continuous sealing groove to form a hermetic bond between the primary substrate and the sealing substrate. In this manner, the single continuous sealing groove and the single continuous sealing protrusion form a sealing grid about the plurality of reservoirs. |
| US10427150B2 |
Pipetting apparatus for aspirating and dispensing liquids
A pipetting apparatus for aspirating and dispensing liquids having a pipetting unit with an interchangeable vessel that receives a liquid to be transferred, a holder for the pipetting unit, a positioning device for the pipetting unit, a micrometering unit, and an electronic control device. The micrometering unit is embodied separately from the pipetting unit and has a separate electronic control unit. The pipetting unit has a coupling device and the micrometering unit has a counterpart coupling device that matches the coupling device for the purpose of coupling. Coupling device and/or counterpart coupling device is/are switchable. The holder or the micrometering unit has a contact device with at least one electrical contact element and the micrometering unit or the holder has a counterpart contact device, matching the contact device, with at least one counterpart electrical contact element for making electrical contact with the contact element. |
| US10427149B2 |
Laboratory cabinet
A laboratory cabinet, for instance a cold chamber, a heating cabinet, a drying cabinet, or an incubator, can have a housing featuring at least one exterior door, featuring at least one interior space which can be closed by means of an interior door, such that the laboratory cabinet features adjustable means, such that as a function of the position of the means, the interior door can be opened together with the exterior door or independently of the exterior door, such that the means are inaccessible when the exterior door is closed. |
| US10427146B2 |
Immobilized metathesis tungsten oxo alkylidene catalysts and use thereof in olefin metathesis
Method of making an immobilized tungsten catalyst comprising or consisting of (≡SiO)X W(═O)(═CR1R2)(R3 or R4)2-x(L)z, comprising at least the following step (i): (i) reacting silica (Si02) with a tungsten oxo alkylidene complex comprising or consisting of (R3)(R4)W(═O)(═CR1R2)(L)y, preferably wherein ═CR1R2 is selected from ═CHC(CH3)3 or ═CH(C(CH3)2)C6H5 and R3 and R4 are independently selected from pyrrol-1-yl, 2,5-dimethylpyrrol-1-yl, or 2,5-diphenylpyrrol-1-yl, or —OR, wherein R is a six membered or 10 membered aryl ring, optionally substituted. |
| US10427141B2 |
Catalyst with improved activity/selectivity for light naphtha aromatization
In an embodiment, A catalyst comprises a zeolite comprising Si, Al, and Ge in the framework with Pt deposited thereon; wherein the catalyst has an Si:Al2 mole ratio of greater than or equal to 125, an Si:Ge mole ratio of 40 to 400, and an Na:Al mole ratio of 0.9 to 2.5; wherein the catalyst has an aluminum content of less than or equal to 0.75 wt %; wherein the catalyst is non-acidic. |
| US10427139B2 |
Method for producing ammoxidation catalyst, and method for producing acrylonitrile
A method for producing an ammoxidation catalyst, comprising: a step of preparing a precursor slurry that is a precursor of the catalyst; a drying step of obtaining a dry particle from the precursor slurry; and a calcination step of calcining the dry particle, wherein the step of preparing the precursor slurry is a step of mixing a first solution or slurry having a first pH and a second solution or slurry to obtain a solution or slurry having a second pH after completion of mixing, a time during which a pH of a mixture passes through a particular range having an upper limit and a lower limit while the second solution or slurry is mixed is 1-70 seconds, the upper limit and the lower limit being designated as a third pH and a fourth pH respectively, and the third pH and the fourth pH are set between the first pH and the second pH. |
| US10427137B2 |
Exhaust treatment catalysts with enhanced hydrothermal stability and low-temperature activity
A catalyst for treating fuel combustion exhaust, the catalyst comprising the following components: (i) an oxide support comprising silicon oxide, aluminum oxide, or combination of silicon and aluminum oxides; (ii) cerium oxide, zirconium oxide, or a combination of cerium and zirconium oxides in contact with said oxide support; and (iii) nanoparticles comprising elemental palladium or platinum in contact with at least component (ii), wherein said palladium or platinum is present in an amount of 0.1-4 wt. % by weight of the particles, and wherein surfaces of said nanoparticles of elemental palladium or palladium are exposed and accessible to said fuel combustion exhaust. Methods of producing and using the catalyst are also described. |
| US10427134B1 |
Enhancement of adsorption via polarization in a composite material
A composite adsorbent material includes a component that creates a localized electric field and a porous material where adsorption occurs, wherein the localized electric field extends into the porous material. The localized electric field created by the component controls adsorption properties of the porous material. The porous material may be microporous. The component may include ferroelectric material including a β-phase of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), and wherein the porous material may include any of zeolites, silicas, activated carbons, covalent organic frameworks (COFs), polymers of intrinsic microporosity (PIMs), and metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). The MOFs may include any of HKUST-1, UiO-66, and UiO-66-NH2. The β-phase of PVDF and the HKUST-1 may be electrospun together. The β-phase of PVDF includes aligned polymer chains that create the localized electric field extending within the porous material. The localized electric field enhances adsorption of an adsorbate, particularly a non-polar adsorbate such as oxygen or dioxide, to the porous material. |
| US10427132B2 |
Biorefining method
The present invention relates generally to the generation of bio-products from organic matter feedstocks. More specifically, the present invention relates to improved methods for the hydrothermal/thermochemical conversion of lignocellulosic and/or fossilized organic feedstocks into biofuels (e.g. bio-oils) and/or chemical products (e.g. platform chemicals). |
| US10427130B2 |
Hydrothermal carbonization method and device with optimised sludge and steam mixing
A method of continuous hydrothermal carbonization of sludge containing organic matter involves a step of hydrothermal reaction carried out in a reactor, and at least one cooling step in which the sludge having undergone the hydrothermal reaction step is cooled. The hydrothermal reaction step includes: a step of injection of sludge in which the sludge is injected into the reactor by a first inlet; a step of injection of steam in which steam is injected into the reactor by a second inlet, the second inlet being distinct from the first inlet; a step of circulation, in which a mixture consisting of the sludge and the steam injected into the reactor is placed in circulation within the reactor; a step of continuous extraction of at least a portion of the mixture contained in the reactor by a sludge outlet. Also disclosed is a device for carrying out such a method. |
| US10427125B2 |
Methods for performing patterned chemistry
Provided are methods for performing patterned chemistry and arrays prepared thereby. |
| US10427123B2 |
Hydrogen generator
A hydrogen generator includes a container having a gas outlet that is configured to contain a soluble chemical fuel that reacts with a catalyst to generate hydrogen. A control cylinder is attached to the container and comprises a piston configured to travel axially within the control cylinder, a pole attached to the piston and extending into the container, a catalyst holder provided within the container and connected to the pole, resilient means biasing the catalyst holder towards a bottom of the container, and a gas inlet port. A gas flow line is in fluid communication with the gas outlet and has a first end in fluid communication with the gas inlet port, a second end configured to feed hydrogen to a hydrogen-consuming device, and a two-way valve provided to allow fluid communication between the first and second ends of the gas flow line to be selectably established or cut off. |
| US10427120B2 |
Method for automatic speed control of an orbital shaker device to determine one of more stacked out of balance orbital shaker devices
A method for automatic speed control of an orbital shaker device to determine one of at least two stacked orbital shaker devices operating in an out of balance condition includes the steps of a) Starting the first orbital shaker device, b) Accelerating the first orbital shaker device, and c) Determining a vibration level of the first orbital shaker device, and d) Automatically decreasing a speed of the first orbital shaker device if the vibration level determined in step c) exceeds a predefined first threshold, wherein the steps a) to d) are additionally executed for a second orbital shaker device independently from the first orbital shaker device. |
| US10427114B2 |
Double wall flow shifter baffles and associated static mixer and methods of mixing
A flow shifter baffle for mixing a fluid flow having at least two components, a static mixer, and method of mixing are described. The flow shifter baffle includes a double divider wall element adjacent to a leading edge and a plurality of occluding walls coupled to the double divider wall element. The double divider wall element includes first and second generally parallel walls which extend across the entire transverse flow cross-section. The double divider wall element is configured to divide the fluid flow into a central flow portion and first and second peripheral flow portions. This division of the fluid flow using the double divider wall element and the plurality of occluding walls improves the mixing of separate components by producing a greater number of layers with less jumbling of the layers, when a layered composition of multiple components is delivered into the flow shifter baffle. |
| US10427110B2 |
Chemically and UV cross-linked high selectivity polyimide membranes for gas separations
This invention discloses a membrane composition, a method of making, and applications for a new type of high selectivity, high plasticization-resistant and solvent-resistant, both chemically and UV cross-linked polyimide membranes. Gas permeation tests on these membranes demonstrated that they not only showed high selectivities, but also showed extremely high CO2 plasticization resistance under CO2 pressure up to 4923 kPa (700 psig). This new type of high selectivity, high plasticization-resistant and solvent-resistant, both chemically and UV cross-linked polyimide membranes can be used for a wide range of gas separations such as separations of H2/CH4, He/CH4, CO2/CH4, CO2/N2, olefin/paraffin separations (e.g. propylene/propane separation), O2/N2, iso/normal paraffins, polar molecules such as H2O, H2S, and NH3 mixtures with CH4, N2, H2, and other light gases separations. The membranes can also be used for liquid separations such as in the removal of organic compounds from water. |
| US10427103B2 |
Separation membrane module and repairing method thereof
An object of the present invention is to provide a separation membrane module in which an end member is prevented from coming out even at the occurrence of a reverse pressure or the like. The invention relates to a separation membrane module which is equipped with a cylinder-shaped housing and a tubular separation membrane and which takes out a fluid which has permeated the tubular separation membrane. An end pipe is connected to one end portion of the tubular separation membrane; the end pipe is supported by a support plate which is disposed so as to traverse the housing; and an end plug is connected to the other end portion of the tubular separation membrane. The separation membrane module is further equipped with a coming-out preventive member. |
| US10427102B2 |
Method and device for repairing a membrane filtration module
A method for repairing a membrane filtration module in fluid communication with a plurality of additional membrane filtration modules includes fluidly connecting a fluid transfer assembly to the membrane filtration module, fluidly isolating the membrane filtration module from the plurality of additional membrane filtration modules, forcing liquid within the membrane filtration module into the fluid transfer assembly by introducing a pressurized gas into the membrane filtration module, releasing the pressurized gas from the membrane filtration module, fluidly disconnecting the fluid transfer assembly from the membrane filtration module, repairing one or more damaged membranes in the membrane filtration module, and fluidly reconnecting the membrane filtration module to the plurality of additional membrane filtration modules. |
| US10427101B2 |
Reverse osmosis treatment system for recovering energy generated both at brine and permeate sides during seawater desalination
Provided is a reverse osmosis treatment system capable of simultaneously and efficiently recovering energy generated both at brine and permeate sides. The system comprises a branched portion configured to divide second to-be-treated water into third and fourth to-be-treated water; a high-pressure pump configured to pressurize the third to-be-treated water thereby to feed fifth to-be-treated water having a higher pressure than the to-be-treated water before divided; a displacement type of first energy recovery device configured to exchange pressures between the fourth to-be-treated water and brine thus separated by a reverse osmosis treatment device, thereby to produce sixth to-be-treated water having a higher pressure than the fourth one; and a second energy recovery device configured to raise a pressure of the third to-be-treated water located at a downstream side of the branched portion with a pressure of first permeate thus separated by the reverse osmosis treatment device. |
| US10427098B2 |
Method for the removal of nitrogen oxides from exhaust gas by selective catalytic reduction in presence of an SCR catalyst comprising a Fe-AEI zeolithic material essentially free of alkali metal
A method for the removal of nitrogen oxides from exhaust, flue or off gas by selective catalytic reduction in presence of ammonia as a reductant, comprising the steps of contacting the exhaust gas together with the ammonia or a precursor thereof with an SCR catalyst comprising a Fe-AEI zeolite material essentially free of alkali metal ions (Alk), having the following molar compositions: SiO2:oAl2O3:pFe:qAlk wherein o is in the range from 0.001 to 0.2; wherein p is in the range from 0.001 to 0.2; wherein Alk is one or more of alkali metal ions and wherein q is below 0.02. |
| US10427095B2 |
Device, process, and catalyst intended for desulfurization and demercaptanization of gaseous hydrocarbons
This application is in the field of technologies for desulfurization and demercaptanization of gaseous hydrocarbons. The device includes a catalytic reactor loaded with a catalyst solution in an organic solvent, a means of withdrawal sulfur solution from the reactor into the sulfur-separating unit, and a sulfur-separating unit. The said device has at least means of supplying gaseous hydrocarbon medium to be purified and oxygen-containing gas into the reactor, and a means of outletting the purified gas from the reactor. The sulfur-separation unit includes a means of sulfur extraction. The reactor design and the catalyst composition provide conversion of at least 99.99% of hydrogen sulfide and mercaptans into sulfur and disulfides. The catalyst is composed of mixed-ligand complexes of transition metals. The technical result achieved by use of claimed invention is single-stage purification of gaseous hydrocarbons from hydrogen sulfide and mercaptans with remaining concentration of —SH down up to 0.001 ppm. |
| US10427094B2 |
Process design for acid gas removal
A membrane permeation system and process accommodates varying acid gas inlet concentrations over time while utilizing only the initially installed equipment and still maintaining the non-permeate gas specification. The system and process provide flexibility to operate efficiently over a wide range of inlet CO2 concentrations by adjustments to primary permeate, secondary permeate, and recycle gas operations. The glassy polymer membrane devices used in the system and process are selected so removal duty efficiency increases as acid gas concentration increase. Designing the system and process to handle about a 15% increase in acid gas concentrations over initial conditions effectively treats acid gas concentrations well above that 15% increase, thereby eliminating the need for additional equipment or for additional downstream amines and physical solvents. |
| US10427093B2 |
CO2 recovery apparatus and CO2 recovery process
A CO2 recovery apparatus is provided with: a CO2 absorption tower for bringing exhaust gas into contact with a CO2 absorbing liquid and making the CO2 absorbing liquid absorb the CO2 contained in the exhaust gas; a CO2 absorbing liquid regeneration tower for heating the CO2 absorbing liquid with steam and releasing CO2 from the CO2 absorbing liquid and regenerating the CO2 absorbing liquid; a flowmeter for determining the flow rates of the exhaust gas introduced into the CO2 absorption tower; and a control unit for classifying the flow rates of the exhaust gas into multiple flow rate ranges, and controlling the flow rate of the CO2 absorbing liquid supplied to the CO2 absorption tower and the flow rate of steam supplied to the CO2 absorbing liquid regeneration tower on the basis of prescribed set load values which have been previously established in accordance with the multiple flow rate ranges. |
| US10427092B2 |
Light gas separation from hydrocarbons for variable composition feed streams
The invention is a process and apparatus for separating the components of a multi-component gas stream comprising light and heavier volatility components with a variable composition. The process includes contacting the multi-component gas stream with a lean solvent in an absorber to produce a light component overhead stream and a rich solvent bottoms stream, flashing the rich solvent bottoms stream in at least a first, second and third reduced constant pressure of sequentially lower pressure wherein the released gas is compressed and a part is routed back to the absorber bottoms as stripping gas and a part is routed as a part of the heavier product stream. In this invention compressed vapor from the first or second reduced constant pressure rich solvent flash vessel is split by flow control between recycle routing to the absorber bottom stage as stripping gas and to the heavier product hydrocarbon stream, depending on the feed gas concentration of light component. The third and any additional flash vessels at sequentially lower pressure produce flash gas that is the remainder of the produced hydrocarbon product stream. The lean solvent remaining after the lowest pressure flash is routed back to the top of the absorber. |
| US10427089B2 |
Apparatus and system for swing adsorption processes
Provided are apparatus and systems for performing a swing adsorption process. This swing adsorption process may involve performing a startup mode process prior to beginning a normal operation mode process to remove contaminants from a gaseous feed stream. The startup mode process may be utilized for swing adsorption processes, such as TSA and/or PSA, which are utilized to remove one or more contaminants from a gaseous feed stream. |
| US10427086B2 |
Low-pressure drop structure of particle adsorbent bed for adsorption gas separation process
A gas separation unit for the separation of carbon dioxide from air is proposed for use in a cyclic adsorption/desorption process and using a loose particulate sorbent material. Sorbent material is arranged in at least two stacked layers, and each layer comprises two sheets of a flexible fabric material which is gas permeable but impermeable to the loose sorbent material. The sheets are arranged parallel defining an inlet face and an outlet face, are arranged with a distance in the range of 0.5-2.5 cm, and are enclosing a cavity in which the sorbent material is located. Said layers are arranged in the unit such that the inflow passes through the inlet face, subsequently through the particular sorbent material located in the cavity of the respective layer, subsequently to exit the layer through the outlet face to form the gas outflow. |
| US10427085B2 |
Cleaning robot
Disclosed herein is a cleaning robot including a body; a display unit configured to display information related to various operations of the cleaning robot; a dust collecting box separably coupled with the body to collect dust introduced through a dust suction port; an air cleaning box to replace the dust collecting box and installed at the body to purify air introduced into the body and then discharge the purified air; and a control unit configured to recognize whether a box installed at the body is the dust collecting box or the air cleaning box, and to control the cleaning robot to perform a cleaning mode or an air cleaning mode according to a recognized result. |
| US10427080B2 |
Filter holder, filter element and filter arrangement
A filter holder (2) for a filter element (3) has an oval-shaped cross section, a receiving section (19) for a filter element (3), a fluid inlet (24), and a fluid outlet (25). The fluid inlet (24) is arranged such that an inflow direction (E) of the fluid (L) to be filtered is oriented in the direction of a lateral surface (29) of the filter element (3) such that the fluid (L) to be filtered flows tangentially around the filter element (3) in order to separate particles (33) contained in the fluid (L) onto a wall (30) of the receiving section (19) with the aid of centrifugal force. |
| US10427076B2 |
Diatomaceous earth filter apparatus and method
A method for removing diatomaceous earth and contaminants from a filter, and for filtering liquid using diatomaceous earth is provided. Embodiments of the method can include a washdown process, a backwash process, and a filtering process. Some embodiments can include one or more filter cartridges with cartridge tubes to increase flow during the backwash process. Some embodiments can also include a backwash sprayer to disturb contaminants during the backwash process. |
| US10427067B1 |
Controlling heat flux during distillation and concentration of extract
A method for phytochemical extraction includes providing a distillation vessel, providing a mixture of solvent and plant extract to the distillation vessel, placing the distillation vessel on a heat source, coupling the distillation vessel with a collector configured to collect condensed solvent, selecting an initial distillation temperature and outputting heat from the heat source at a heat source initial target temperature to heat the distillation vessel to a distillation vessel initial target temperature and boil the mixture in the distillation vessel at the initial distillation temperature and at an initial heat flux. With a vacuum pump, a distillation vessel initial target pressure is set within the distillation vessel. |
| US10427062B2 |
Wheel assembly for countering an acting gravitational force
A wheel assembly for use on a toy car includes a roller defining an axis of rotation, a wheel portion connected to the roller. The periphery of the wheel portion an at least partially sticky surface, which includes a blank portion without a tendency to stick. |
| US10427061B2 |
Plush stuffed with molded or sculpted foam
A plush toy system comprises a foam inner, formed into a character shape, made with a compressible foam. A flexible outer covering surrounds the foam inner and has an inner surface for contacting the foam inner. The foam inner and the flexible outer covering combine to form a plush toy. The system may include a package having at least one open side through which the plush toy traversed when compressed to fill an interior space of the package. In use, when the plush toy is compressed and contained within the package, upon opening of the at least one open side the plush toy at least partially expands out of the at least one open side of the package. When removed completely from the package the plush toy expands to the natural size of the plush toy, preferably three times its size or more when compressed. |
| US10427059B1 |
Ride system: motion base on a turntable/segmented turntable
Embodiment of turntables, which can include rotating indexed turntables are described herein. The rotating indexed turntable can include: a looped track having an inner rail and an outer rail; a plurality of adjacent turntable wagons linked together in a closed chain and movingly coupled to the looped track, wherein each of the turntable wagons are independently propelled along the looped track, each of the plurality of turntable wagons including: an inner portion having a first length; an outer portion having a second length, which second length is greater than the first length; a plurality of outer motion features movingly coupled to the outer rail of the looped track; and at least one inner motion feature movingly coupled to the inner rail of the looped track. |
| US10427058B2 |
Play structure and bracket for play structure
A bracket for a play structure includes a first flange and a second flange. The first flange includes a proximal end and a distal end. The first flange extends along a plane. The second flange extends from the first flange at the proximal end such that the second flange is disposed on one side of the plane. The pair of side flanges extend from the first flange such that the pair of side flanges are disposed on an opposite side of the plane as the second flange. |
| US10427055B2 |
Game video distribution device, game video distribution method, and game video distribution program
There is provided a game video distribution device that permits distribution of game videos with higher value for users through the use of game-specific information. The game distribution device includes video generating means that generates a game video selected by a user, related information acquiring means that acquires related information in which scene identification information identifying individual scenes included in the game video is related to time information representing a time period during which each of the scenes is reproduced, related display information generating means which, in accordance with the related information, generates related display information identifiably displaying a temporal location of each of the scenes relative to an entire time span of the game video, and composing means that generates a composite of the generated video and the related display information. |
| US10427052B2 |
Video game processing program, and video game processing system
A non-transitory computer-readable medium including a video game processing program product for causing a server to realize functions to control progress of a video game in response to an operation of a user is provided. The functions include: an event participation managing function configured to receive participation in an event from at least one of users; an initial level setting function configured to set a level of a player character in the event to a predetermined initial level regardless of a level thereof indicating a degree of strength outside the event of the player character, and to cause the event to start after setting; a level-up determining function configured to manage a predetermined condition to raise the level of the player character in the event; and a privilege giving function configured to give a privilege in the event to the player character or the user. |
| US10427051B2 |
Methods and systems for sports simulation
A sports simulator calculates the rotational and translational velocity of a sports object. The rotational velocity is calculated using image analysis. The translational velocity is calculated using image analysis and a set of emitters and sensors. The simulator then computes the future trajectory of the sports object based on the rotational and translational velocity. In one embodiment, the sports object is a golf ball and the sports simulator simulates golf. |
| US10427047B2 |
Identifying player engagement to generate contextual game play assistance
The present disclosure describes methods and systems directed towards identifying player engagement to generate contextual game play assistance. User gameplay information is monitored so that the user can be provided assistance within the video game where the user may have problems. User gameplay information is monitored in order to identify what type(s) of assistance could be provided to the user. The information can be based on the current level of frustration of the user with the video game. |
| US10427042B2 |
Player biofeedback for dynamically controlling a video game state
Various embodiments are directed towards employing one or more physical sensors arranged on or in proximity to a video game player to obtain biofeedback measures that are then useable to dynamically modify a state of play of a video game. The sensors may be connected or even un-connected to the game player, replace, or otherwise augment traditional physical game controllers. The sensors gather various biofeedback measures and provide such measures to a biofeedback application programming interface (API). Before and/or during video game play, the video game queries the biofeedback API to request inferences about the game player's state of arousal. The response to the query is then used to modify the state of the video game play. Where the video game is a multi-player video game, biofeedback measures from other game players may also be obtained and used to further modify the state of the video game play. |
| US10427039B2 |
Haptic surround functionality
A system provides haptic surround functionality. The system determines a location of a virtual event in a virtual environment. The system also determines a location of a first virtual body area of a virtual user in the virtual environment based on a location of a first body area of a user, where the first body area corresponds to the first virtual body area. The system then determines a first haptic effect based on the virtual event, the location of the virtual event in the virtual environment, and the location of the first virtual body area of the virtual user in the virtual environment. The system outputs the first haptic effect by a first haptic output device to the first body area of the user. |
| US10427038B2 |
Game console incorporating beam-splitter display and real world objects
A game console having a beam splitter disposed in a housing and a projector that projects images onto the beam splitter that are reflected so that a player can see the images. Real world objects and/or additional projectors are positioned behind the beam splitter relative to the player and transmit images through the beam splitter so that the player can see them. In this fashion, during game play the player simultaneously sees images that are reflected from the beam splitter and images that are transmitted through the beam splitter. |
| US10427034B2 |
Contactless tactile feedback on gaming terminal with 3D display
An electronic gaming machine (EGM) includes a display having a display surface configured to provide stereoscopic 3D viewing of at least a portion of the game. The portion of the game includes a 3D interface element. The EGM further includes a locating sensor that generates an electronic signal based on a player's location in a sensing space. The EGM includes an ultrasonic emitter configured to emit an ultrasonic field. At least a portion of the ultrasonic field is located in the sensing space. The EGM also includes one or more processors configured to: identify a location of one or more player features based on the electrical signal from the locating sensor; determine that the location of the player features is associated with the 3D interface element; and control one or more of the ultrasonic emitters based on the identified location to provide tactile feedback to the player. |
| US10427028B2 |
Tiles on shapes puzzle game
A tile-on-shape puzzle game is disclosed using a plurality of unique shape designs having one or more tile projections disposed on one or both faces of the shape. The tile projections are adapted to fit in a recess on a play tile. Optional play cards are used to provide clues or shape designations and scores. Shapes are played to form a puzzle, with each player selecting where to place a shape, thereby forming a unique puzzle each time the game is played. Tiles must fill every play space on a shape to form a word or numerical/shape sequence. Gameplay provides a means to simultaneously generate and solve puzzles. Play options include competitive or cooperative play, and may be varied based on age and skill level, such as limiting the word or sequence direction to left-right, up-down, diagonal, or a combination thereof, or forming pathways with the puzzle. |
| US10427027B2 |
Casino table game apparatus and method
A casino table game includes a table having markings for identification and placement of wagers entered by multiple players, cube a first pair of dice including traditional dot markings on each of six surfaces of each die, a second pair of cube-shaped dice, each die cube having a single alpha symbol “Y” or “O” on one cube surface, and the remaining sides blank. Wagers are placed according to predefined rules associated with markings on the table surface. Wagers include [PLAY], [MORE] and [Yo!]. Markings are [LOW] (4, 5 or 6) with odds of 3 to 2; [HIGH] (8, 9, 10) with odds of 3 to 2; [2, 3, 12] with odds of 7 to 1; [11] with odds of 15 to 1; and [PAIRS] with odds 7 to 1. Games main wagers [Play] [More] [Bonus] payouts will vary based on dice outcomes. Alternately, two pair of conventional dice may be used. |
| US10427025B2 |
Ski tote
A ski tote is formed with a short strap having a snap clasp fastened to respective ends thereof. A long strap is fastened to the short strap just inside of the clasp parts. The short strap can be placed about a pair of skis and locked there with the clasp. The long strap can be used for carrying the skis. |
| US10427023B2 |
Shoulder pads and method of manufacturing the same
The invention is to shoulder pads having arches that are pivotably connected to the chest and back portions of the pads to give an increased range of motion for a user. The arch is connected with a single pivoting connection on the chest portion and a single pivoting connection on the back portion so that the arch pivots relative to the chest and back portions of the shoulder pads. The arch portions of the pads are manufactured by injection molding so that the arches maintain their arch shape without the need for structural components to maintain its shape. The invention also includes a buckle system for shoulder pads that provide an easy mechanism for a user to adjust and to take the pads on and off. The buckle system provides a generally flush mount which reduces and preferably eliminates any grab points. |
| US10427021B2 |
Combat training device
A combat training device may include an elongated support having a shoulder rest at a rearward end and a punching target at a forward end. The punching target may be attached to a neck support adapted for removable engagement with the forward end of the elongated support. The device may further include a punching assembly having a reciprocating support with a handle at its rearward end and a punching member at its forward end. The reciprocating support may be disposed for longitudinal movement in generally parallel relationship to the elongated support. The reciprocating support may be rotatably disposed within a longitudinal bore that is disposed in generally parallel relationship to the elongated support and reciprocating support. The shoulder rest may be releasably engageable with the rearward end of the elongated support and moveable between adjustable locked positions, such as through the use of a detent mechanism. A punching target holder may be provided for attachment to a punching bag for use in removably attaching a neck support and attached punching target to the punching bag. |
| US10427018B2 |
Golf club head with sound damping
The present disclosure concerns embodiments of a badge and golf club head having a badge therein that can dampen the impact sound made when a hitting surface (a.k.a., face) of the golf club head impacts a golf ball. In one embodiment, a golf club head includes: a face portion surrounded by a topline portion, a toe portion, a sole portion and a heel portion, the face portion having a front striking surface and a back surface; and a badge coupled to the back surface of the face portion, the badge including a planar main body portion and at least one structural member extending outwardly from the main body portion, wherein the at least one structural member includes a lower portion and an upper portion disposed between the topline portion and lower portion, and wherein the at least one structural member has a maximum height, above the main body portion, at the lower portion and a minimum height at the upper portion. |
| US10427011B2 |
Grooves of golf club heads and methods to manufacture grooves of golf club heads
A golf club head including a club face defined by a toe end, a heel end, a top rail and a sole. The golf club head including a plurality of grooves disposed on the club face between the top rail and the sole. Each groove extends between the toe end and the heel end. Depths of the grooves vary in a direction extending between the top rail and the sole and in a direction extending between the heel end and the toe end. Widths of each of the plurality of grooves vary in a direction extending between the heel end and the toe end. |
| US10427008B2 |
Multi-layer core golf ball incorporating intermediate composite layer comprised of functionalized nanostructures
Golf balls comprising a multi-layer core and a cover are disclosed. The multi-layer core comprises at least one intermediate core layer formed from a composite composition comprising functionalized nano-structures. The functionalized nano-structures may be selected from the group consisting of functionalized polymer nano-structures, functionalized metallic nano-structures, and functionalized elemental nano-structures. For example, the functionalized nano-structures may comprise functionalized graphene, functionalized carbon nanotube, and/or functionalized polyamide nano-fiber. The functionalized nano-structures may be mixed/blended or otherwise combined with conductive nanoshelled structures in the composite composition. |
| US10427007B2 |
Golf ball compositions
Disclosed herein are heterogeneous golf ball compositions comprising a thermoplastic matrix and discrete particles of crosslinked polymer dispersed within the matrix. |
| US10427001B2 |
Method and apparatus for predicting the likely success of golf swings
A method of predicting the likelihood of a post T-off golf swing or consecutive swings resulting in a ball being sunk in a hole; the method utilizing communication equipped cameras or communication equipped laser rangefinders at known locations to determine accurate ball lie information. Transmission of this location information in real time to a processing facility linked to a database of historical play information incorporating at least ball position information and golf course in order to calculate odds of success of the upcoming swing and/or subsequent swings. |
| US10427000B1 |
Exercise and rehabilitation device
The exercise and rehabilitation device of the present invention includes a telescopic tube, having a first tube with upper and lower ends, and a second tube, having upper and lower ends, telescopically received in the upper end of the first tube. The lower end of the first tube has a base plate secured thereto by a joint which may be flexible or rigid. An open hand support may be secured to the upper end of the second tube by a flexible joint. A closed hand support may be secured to the upper end of the second tube by a double-ball mounting assembly. A forearm support may be secured to the upper end of the second tube by the double-ball mounting assembly. |
| US10426992B2 |
Barbell massage apparatus
In combination with a barbell having a cylindrical surface, wherein an improvement includes a barbell massage apparatus with a spherical member defining an exterior massage-contact surface and at least two arms extending away from the exterior massage-contact surface that respectively flank two sides of the cylindrical surface of the barbell and retain the barbell massage apparatus thereon, wherein the at least two arms at least partially define a U-shaped channel with the cylindrical surface of the barbell disposed therein. |
| US10426987B2 |
Firefighting foam generator
Embodiments described herein relate to firefighting foam generators. The generators may include a receptacle for receiving liquid. A gas supply may be provided for supplying gas into the liquid to create foam. At least one turbulence creator may be provided for creating turbulence in the receptacle. Advantageously, the firefighting foam generators create turbulence to assist with mixing the gas and liquid when creating the foam. The embodiments provide for improved mixing and evenness of foam, without foam flooding, when compared with known foam generators. The embodiments are also simple to manufacture when compared with known foam generators. |
| US10426984B2 |
Sprinkler assembly
A sprinkler assembly for use in an attic or under a sloped roof or ceiling and includes a body having an inlet opening and a discharge opening. A support extends from the body and a closure device is releasably positioned at the discharge opening to close the passageway. A heat responsive trigger releasably retains the closure device at the discharge opening of the body. A flow shaper is supported by the support and includes a transverse wall portion intersecting a central axis of the discharge opening. A pair of laterally spaced side walls each extend from the transverse wall portion toward the body and a pair of mounting base portions extend from the pair of side walls and connect the flow shaper to the support. The flow shaper provides a simple and inexpensive design for providing adequate distribution of fire suppressant both laterally and directly beneath the sprinkler. |
| US10426979B2 |
Aerosol hairspray product for styling and/or shaping hair
An aerosol hairspray product for styling and/or shaping hair wherein the product comprises: a container; a spraying device; a propellant; a hairstyling formulation comprising: (a) at least about 50% water; and (b) from about 0.01% to about 20% of a hairstyling polymer, wherein the hairstyling polymer is selected from the group consisting of: acrylates copolymers of two or more monomers of (meth)acrylic acid or one of their simple esters; acrylates/hydroxyesters acrylates copolymers of butyl acrylate, methyl methacrylate, methacrylic acid, ethyl acrylate and hydroxyethyl methacrylate; polyurethane-14/AMP-acrylates polymer blend; and mixtures thereof. The product comprises about 2% or less alcohol, or is substantially free of alcohol, and the product comprises 54% or less VOC. |
| US10426970B2 |
Implantable optical stimulators
Various systems and methods are implemented for in vivo use in a living animal. One such method involves stimulating target cells having light-responsive proteins and includes providing an elongated light-delivery structure in a narrow passageway in the animal, the elongated light-delivery structure having separately-activatable light sources located along the length of the elongated light-delivery structure. The method also includes activating less than all the light sources to deliver light to light-responsive proteins adjacent to the activated light sources along the length of the elongated light-delivery structure, thereby stimulating target cells in vivo. |
| US10426960B2 |
Antenna assembly for supplying power to an implantable neural stimulator device
An antenna assembly includes a metal layer configured to emit linearly polarized electromagnetic energy to a receiving antenna implanted underneath a subject's skin; and a feed port configured to connect the antenna assembly to a signal generator such that the antenna assembly receives an input signal from the signal generator and then transmits the input signal to the receiving dipole antenna, wherein the antenna assembly is less than 200 um in thickness, and wherein the metal layer is operable as a dipole antenna with a reflection ratio of at least 6 dB, the reflection ratio corresponding to a ratio of a transmission power of the antenna assembly in transmitting the input signal and a reflection power seen by the antenna assembly resulting from electromagnetic emission of the input signal. |
| US10426958B2 |
Intranasal stimulation for enhanced release of ocular mucins and other tear proteins
Described here are devices and methods for increasing ocular mucin and other tear protein release using intranasally delivered electrical stimulation. Generally, the devices may deliver electrical stimulation to the nasal mucosa. Intranasal stimulation may trigger degranulation of conjunctival goblet cells, which in turn releases secretory mucins into the tear fluid. The intranasal stimulation may also trigger release of lysozyme, lactoferrin, and other tear proteins into the aqueous layer of the tear film. The methods may further comprise obtaining feedback relating to the efficacy of the delivered electrical stimulation by measuring impedance or an electromyogram (EMG) signal. |
| US10426950B2 |
Methods and devices for treating parasympathetic bias mediated conditions
Methods for treating a subject for a parasympathetic bias mediated condition are provided. Aspects of the methods include modulating at least a portion of the subject's autonomic nervous system to increase the sympathetic/parasympathetic activity ratio in a manner effective to treat the subject for the parasympathetic bias mediated condition. In some instances, the subject is known to have parasympathetic bias. Also provided are devices that find use in practicing various embodiments of the methods. |
| US10426949B2 |
Systems and methods for optimizing programming and use of neuromodulation systems
Systems and methods for programming multi-electrode neuromodulation systems, with applications for at least deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy. One or more configurations can be generated and presented to a user for selection. The selected configurations can be settings for programming a pulse generator. The one or more configurations can be Pareto optimal in terms of one or more objective values and can be generated using a particle swarm optimization. The generated configurations can be visualized on a Pareto front for user selection. Objective values can include minimizing power use, maximizing activation of neural pathways and/or regions of interest, minimizing activation of neural pathways and or regions of avoidance, and maximizing or minimizing the distance to sources of sensed functional data. |
| US10426948B2 |
Extendable electrode
An implantable electrode having a connection portion. So as to be able to easily stretch the electrode lengthwise, provision is made so that the connection portion is embodied in a coiled manner. |
| US10426946B2 |
Wearable defibrillator with audio input/output
A wearable defibrillator includes a plurality of ECG electrodes removably attached to a patient and configured to sense a cardiac condition of the patient, and at least one therapy pad configured to deliver electrical therapy to the patient. The wearable defibrillator may include a microphone configured to receive an audio input and sense environmental noise and a speaker configured to output one or more alarms signaling that treatment is about to be provided to the patient. At least one processor of the wearable defibrillator is operatively connected to the plurality of ECG electrodes, the at least one therapy pad, a memory, and the at least one audio device. The at least one processor is configured to monitor the sensed cardiac condition and increase a volume of the one or more alarms when the microphone senses from the environmental noise that the wearable defibrillator is in a high noise environment. |
| US10426938B2 |
Medical dressing interface devices, systems, and methods
An adapter for providing fluid communication with a tissue site may include a base, a conduit housing, a primary port, at least one ancillary port, and at least one port extension. The base may define a mounting plane having a first planar side and a second planar side opposite the first planar side. The conduit housing may be supported by the base and may include a recessed region defining an entry surface. The conduit housing and the recessed region may be positioned on the first planar side with the entry surface facing the first planar side. The primary port may be on the entry surface, and the at least one ancillary port may be on the entry surface. A distal end of the port extension may be positioned on the second planar side in fluid communication with the ancillary port. Other devices, systems, and methods are disclosed. |
| US10426937B2 |
Bi-phase fluid surge suppressor device
A siphon guard includes a housing having an inlet and an outlet. A primary flow path is disposed within the housing and is in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet. A secondary flow path is disposed within the housing and is in fluid communication with the inlet and the outlet. The secondary flow path has a higher resistance to fluid flow than the primary path. A valve is disposed within the primary flow path. The valve has a valve seat and a first ball and a second ball. The first ball is movable by gravity between a valve closed position, where the first ball is in contact with the valve seat, and a valve open position, where the first ball is spaced from the valve seat. The first ball is disposed between the second ball and the valve seat. The second ball is movable by gravity between a valve closed position and a valve opened position. |
| US10426936B2 |
Balloon catheters with increased column strength
An intravascular balloon catheter that may include, for example, a first elongate member having a proximal end, an opening at the distal end and a lumen therebetween, a balloon defining a cavity, the balloon having a proximal waist sealingly attached to the first elongate member proximal the distal end, a distal waist, and a tubular portion therebetween, a second elongate member having a proximal end, a distal end and a lumen therebetween, the second elongate member disposed in the first elongate member and sealingly attached to the balloon distal waist, and a stopper attached to the second elongate member and disposed in the balloon cavity distal the distal end of the first elongate member, the stopper having an outer profile that prevents movement of the first elongate member thereover the first elongate member having an inner diameter at the distal end large enough to permit the passage of fluid therethrough over the second elongate member. |
| US10426935B2 |
Reinforced syringe body
A syringe body is disclosed, wherein the syringe body is configured to withstand pressures within a fluid reservoir of the syringe body of between about 0 atmospheres (atm) and about 81 atm and/or between about 0 atm and about 109 atm. The syringe body may be configured for use in connection with an inflation device. The syringe body may comprise one or more stiffening ribs and/or a stiffening lip. Methods of using the syringe body in connection with an inflation device are also disclosed. |
| US10426934B2 |
Balloon catheter
Balloon catheter includes an outer shaft having a hypotube and a monolithic single-layer distal outer member, a balloon in fluid communication with an inflation lumen, and a monolithic inner tubular member having a guidewire lumen defined therethrough. The outer shaft has the inflation lumen defined therethrough. The monolithic single-layer distal outer member is necked to a reduced diameter along an entire length thereof. A proximal end of the monolithic single-layer distal outer member is coupled to the hypotube. A distal section of the hypotube comprises a skive defined by a first angled cut, an axial cut, and a second angled cut. The balloon has a proximal balloon shaft coupled to a distal end of the monolithic single-layer distal outer member. The monolithic inner tubular member extends distally from a proximal port in the monolithic single-layer distal outer member through the balloon to form a tip. |
| US10426929B2 |
Integrated peripheral intra-venous catheter with improved extension tube port probe access
A vascular access device may be an integrated catheter. The vascular access device includes a catheter and catheter adapter having a catheter hub and side port. The contact angle of a probe is greater than 90 degrees. The entrance angle of a probe entering the catheter hub from the side port may be less than 45 degrees. The vascular access device may include a component configured to direct the path of a probe towards the catheter opening. The component may be a protrusion extending into the lumen of the side port, internal fluid passageway, and/or extension tube, or a septum within the catheter hub. The vascular access device includes an access adapter in fluid communication with the side port and permitting insertion of a probe into the catheter through the side port with or without a separate luer adapter. Methods of using a vascular access device are further disclosed. |
| US10426924B2 |
Placement aid for placing a catheter for diabetics
A placement aid for placing a catheter and a sensor wire into a body including a replacement device arranged in an interchangeable and replaceable manner having a main body, a placement needle, a catheter and a sensor wire. The placement needle is arranged within the catheter so that a tip of the placement needle protrudes from an end of the catheter along a puncturing direction and penetrates the skin when the catheter is inserted along the puncturing direction to generate a skin opening through which the catheter can be guided up to a subcutaneous final position. The sensor wire is arranged in the placement needle when the catheter is inserted along the puncturing direction and when the subcutaneous final position of the catheter is reached, the placement needle can be withdrawn from the catheter against the puncturing direction and the sensor wire remains in the catheter. |
| US10426921B2 |
Adjustable stiffness catheter
Medical devices such as catheters can include structure or provision that permit a physician or other health care professional to adjust the stiffness of at least a portion of the medical device. In some instances, the medical device may be adjusted prior to inserting the medical device into a patient. In some cases, the medical device may be adjusted while in use within the patient. |
| US10426915B2 |
Surgical instrument having an integrated local anesthetic delivery system
A surgical instrument includes a handle portion having a distal end, a proximal end, and a substantially hollow body defining a valve chamber therein; a curved incising tube partially housed within the handle portion adjacent the handle portion proximal end, extending a predetermined distance from the handle portion, and in fluid communication with the valve chamber; a local anesthetic inlet tube partially housed within the handle portion adjacent the handle portion distal end, extending a predetermined distance from the handle portion, and in fluid communication with the valve chamber; a local anesthetic delivery actuator disposed on the handle portion, whereby the local anesthetic delivery actuator is selectively operative between opened and closed valve chamber positions. |
| US10426913B2 |
Apparatus and method for monitoring nitric oxide delivery
Described is an apparatus for monitoring nitric oxide delivery, wherein such apparatus comprises a display that provides a visual and/or numeric indication of the calculated dose of nitric oxide. Also described is a method of monitoring nitric oxide delivery, wherein the breathing gas flow rate and therapeutic gas flow rate are measured and used to determine the calculated dose of nitric oxide, which is then displayed. In some embodiments, an alert is provided when the calculated dose rises above or falls below a predetermined level or range. |
| US10426912B2 |
Zone heating for respiratory circuits
Some embodiments provide for an inspiratory limb for a breathing circuit that includes a first segment that comprises a first heater wire circuit and a second segment that comprises a second heater wire circuit. The inspiratory limb can include an intermediate connector that includes a connection circuit that electrically couples the first heater wire circuit to the second heater wire circuit. The inspiratory limb can be configured to operate in two modes wherein, in a first mode, electrical power passes through the first electrical connection to provide power to the first heater wire circuit without providing power to the second heater wire circuit, and in a second mode, electrical power pass through the first electrical connection to provide power to both the first heater wire circuit and the second heater wire circuit. |
| US10426911B2 |
Respiratory therapy condensation adaptor
Systems, devices, and methods for coupling a tracheostomy tube to a source of humidified breathing gas are disclosed. An adaptor includes a housing, a tracheostomy tube connection device, and a baffle. The housing has an interior surface, an exterior surface, and a breathing gas port. The tracheostomy tube connection device is positioned within the housing and includes an input port for receiving a flow of humidified breathing gas from the breathing gas port and an output port for coupling with the tracheostomy tube. The tracheostomy tube connection device has an internal surface defining a breathing gas passage and an external surface spaced from the interior surface of the housing to create a condensation passage. The baffle may be positioned between the breathing gas port and the input port to cause controlled condensation from the flow of humidified breathing gas by disrupting the flow of humidified breathing gas. |
| US10426908B1 |
Insertion guide for endotracheal tube
An insertion guide facilitates insertion of an endotracheal tube (ETT) into the trachea of a patient instead of the esophagus of the patient. The ETT includes an elongated, somewhat flexible, generally hollow tube and the insertion guide includes an elongated, solid and relatively rigid shaft that is configured to be positioned within the hollow tube of the ETT. The shaft is provided with a radiused portion and/or an angled portion adjacent a distal end of the insertion guide that protrudes outwardly beyond a distal end of the ETT. The radiused portion and/or the angled portion of the shaft facilitate insertion of the distal end of the ETT past the epiglottis and into the trachea of the patient instead of into the esophagus of the patient. |
| US10426904B2 |
Volume reflector status indicator for anesthesia system
An anesthesia system includes a volume reflector, a breathing circuit, a processing unit, and a display operatively connected to the processing unit. The processing unit is configured to provide a status indicator on the display for gas in the volume reflector, the status indicator including a graphical representation of an extent of a driving gas of the volume reflector and/or a patient gas in the volume reflector, and/or a flow of gas and a direction of the flow in the volume reflector, and/or a waste gas flow out of the volume reflector relative a fresh gas flow in the system, and/or a re-breathing fraction (RBF), and/or a balance between the fresh gas flow and patient uptake and/or leakage of gas from the breathing circuit. |
| US10426903B2 |
Automatic trigger module and electronic cigarette thereof
Provided is an automatic trigger module for electronic cigarette, comprising a circuit board, a sensor and a sealing seat. The sensor is provided on the circuit board, and the circuit board is provided with a first vent hole at the position corresponding to the sensor and a first connection. The sealing seat is provided with a second vent hole. The circuit board and the sensor are arranged on the sealing seat, with the sensor being inserted into the second vent hole. Therefore, it is an object of the present disclosure to solve the problem of resource waste due to the unreplaceable automatic trigger module in the electronic cigarette of the prior art. The present disclosure also provides an electronic cigarette using the automatic trigger module. |
| US10426902B2 |
Systems for laparoscopic surgery
This invention relates to a surgical smoke evacuation system for use in removing gases and smoke created in surgical procedures form within an insufflated surgical cavity. Such a system comprises a discharge assembly adapted to form a gases path, and having an end which in use is located within said surgical cavity so that gases and/or surgical smoke inside said cavity can pass out of said cavity and through said discharge assembly along said gases path, a flexible discharge limb having an operational site end and an outlet end, and a self-supporting wall defining a gases flow passage between said operational site end and said outlet end, in use said open operational site end sealingly connected to said discharge assembly so that said gases and/or surgical smoke can pass out of said discharge assembly and into said discharge limb, a filter connected in use to the outlet end of the discharge limb, at least part of said wall of the discharge limb formed from a breathable material, said breathable material allowing the passage of water vapour through the wall of the discharge limb without allowing the passage of liquid water or surgical smoke or other gases. |
| US10426900B2 |
Automatic injection device
A method for measuring an amount of pain involves positioning a needle adjacent a non-human animal which is under anesthesia, inserting the needle at a controlled puncture speed into skin of the non-human animal, and measuring a muscle action potential of a muscle portion of the non-human animal produced by the insertion of the needle. The muscle action potential is measured from insertion start, at which the insertion of the needle into the skin is started, to insertion stop, at which the insertion of the needle into the skin is stopped. |
| US10426896B2 |
Medicine injection and disease management systems, devices, and methods
One or more embodiments of the present disclosure may include an insulin delivery system that includes an insulin delivery device, a user interface that includes multiple user-selectable icons or buttons each representing different meal characteristics, memory to store one or more user-specific dosage parameter, and a processor in communication with the memory and adapted to receive blood glucose data. The processor may also be adapted to determine initial meal characteristics associated with each of the user-selectable icons or buttons based on at least one of the user-specific dosage parameters. The processor may also be adapted to update the meal characteristics associated with each of the user-selectable icons or buttons based upon the blood glucose data. |
| US10426893B2 |
Drug delivery device with threaded housing and piston, and method for manufacturing the same
A drug delivery device for selecting and dispensing a number of user variable doses of a medicament includes a housing having a tubular portion with an inner thread, a piston rod having a threaded portion and a distal end, and a bearing having a distal face and a proximal face. The bearing includes a retaining stem protruding from the proximal face. The piston rod includes a distal portion having an outer diameter which is smaller than the inner diameter of the inner thread of the tubular portion and comprising at its distal end at least one retaining clip engaging the retaining stem. The axial length of the tubular portion is smaller than or equal to the axial distance between the proximal face of the bearing disc and the distal end of the threaded portion of the piston rod. During manufacturing of the device, the retaining clip engages the retaining stem prior to the inner thread of the tubular portion engages with the threaded portion of the piston rod. |
| US10426891B2 |
Disposable cassette for storing and delivering a medical drug
A disposable cassette (1) for storing and delivering a medical drug, the cassette (1) comprising a cartridge (7) containing the medical drug, a waste reservoir (8) arranged to receive waste liquid and/or gas, an injection needle (9)arranged to deliver the medical drug, and a valve block (10) being movable between a first position and a second position. The first position establishes a fluid passage between the cartridge (7) and the waste reservoir (8), while preventing fluid flow from the cartridge (7) to the injection needle (9), and the second position establishes a fluid passage between the cartridge (7) and the injection needle (9), while preventing fluid flow from the cartridge (7) to the waste reservoir (8). The cartridge (7), the waste reservoir (8), the valve block (10) and at least part of the injection needle (9) are arranged inside a cassette housing (2), and the valve block (10) is operable to be moved between the first position and the second position without a user operating the cassette (1) coming into direct contact with parts arranged inside the cassette housing (2). |
| US10426890B2 |
Drug delivery device
The invention is directed to drug delivery device comprising a primary drug delivery assembly (3) with a primary dose dial sleeve (17) and a secondary drug delivery assembly (4) with a secondary drive sleeve (24). For user selection, a selection switch (48) is movable between a first, a second and a third position and a clutch (49) is connected to the selection switch (48) such that movement of the selection switch (48) causes rotation of the clutch (49). A secondary drive sleeve (24) is configured to rotate and to engage the clutch (49), wherein the clutch (49) is configured to transfer rotation to the secondary drive sleeve (24) when the selection switch (48) is moved from the first position into the second position and to disengage from the secondary drive sleeve (24) when the selection switch (48) is moved from the first into the third position. |
| US10426888B2 |
Method and system for dose rate regulation in drug infusion treatment
A system for drug delivery by infusion is disclosed where the concentration of the drug solution withdrawn from a drug container (1, 2) to be delivered to the patient (8) according to a predetermined dose rate protocol for the drug is repeatedly analyzed during the infusion, and the concentration data obtained are used to continuously control the infusion rate to at least substantially maintain the predetermined dose rate. A method for drug delivery by infusion is also disclosed. |
| US10426871B2 |
Nanostructure surface coated medical implants and methods of using the same
Compositions including a surface or film comprising nanofibers, nanotubes or microwells comprising a bioactive agent for elution to the surrounding tissue upon placement of the composition in a subject are disclosed. The compositions are useful in medical implants and methods of treating a patient in need of an implant, including orthopedic implants, dental implants, cardiovascular implants, neurological implants, neurovascular implants, gastrointestinal implants, muscular implants, and ocular implants. |
| US10426868B2 |
Method for preparing an animal decellularized tissue matrix material and a decellularized tissue matrix material prepared thereby
A method for manufacturing an animal acellular tissue matrix material and a tissue matrix material manufactured by the same. The tissue matrix material manufactured by the method retains an original basic scaffold structure of a tissue extracellular matrix, with an antigen causing immunological rejection in a human body being effectively removed from the animal tissue. An animal dermal matrix manufactured by the method retains the biological integrity of a natural dermal tissue matrix and can be used for restoration and repair of lesion and missing tissues. |
| US10426860B2 |
Aroma diffuser and oil supply method
Provided are an aroma diffusing apparatus and an oil supply method. The aroma diffusing apparatus includes a main body and an oil storage tube. The main body is provided with a liquid storage chamber which is configured to store a liquid. The oil storage tube is configured to store an essential oil. When the aroma diffusing apparatus works, a bottom portion of the oil storage tube may be in fluidic communication with the liquid storage chamber thus allowing the essential oil in the oil storage tube to flow from the bottom of the oil storage tube into the liquid storage chamber as the liquid in the liquid storage chamber is being consumed. |
| US10426858B2 |
Device for releasing volatile substances
The device for releasing volatile substances comprises a support (9) for positioning a receptacle (3) containing the volatile substances, and means for generating a flow of air for releasing the volatile substances, and which is characterized in that said means for generating a flow of air comprise a mobile body (1) joined to said support (9), at least one magnet (2) disposed in said mobile body (1), and means for generating a magnetic flux (4, 5), the operation of which causes the movement of said mobile body (1) by means of the repulsive force between the at least one magnet (2) in the mobile body (1) and the magnetic flux.An improvement in the energy consumption is permitted, using a low-consumption periodic operation, aided by magnetic means. |
| US10426850B2 |
Collagen mimetic peptides for targeting collagen strands for in vitro and in vivo imaging and therapeutic use
The present invention provides both a caged collagen mimetic peptide (CCMP) having the formula: L-S-Zm-[Gly-X-Y]n-LGly-X-Y-[Gly-X-Y]n (SEQ ID NO: 19); wherein L is one or more detectable moieties; S is one or more spacer molecules; Zm is any amino acid where m is an integer of 1 to 10; X is proline or modified proline; Y is proline or modified proline; Gly is glycine; n is an integer from 1 to 20; and LGly is a glycine covalently linked to a cage moiety comprising a labile protecting group, as well as a collagen mimetic peptides lacking the labile protecting group (CMP). The inventions are useful for binding collagen and denatured collagen and/or gelatin both in vitro and in vivo, and are useful for targeting any organ or tissue where collagen is present, and can be used for research and diagnostic imaging (both in vivo and in vitro) and also for in vivo therapeutic applications. |
| US10426848B2 |
Humanized FcγR mice
Genetically modified non-human animals and methods and compositions for making and using them are provided, wherein the genetic modification comprises a deletion of the endogenous low affinity FcγR locus, and wherein the mouse is capable of expressing a functional FcRγ-chain. Genetically modified mice are described, including mice that express low affinity human FcγR genes from the endogenous FcγR locus, and wherein the mice comprise a functional FcRγ-chain. Genetically modified mice that express up to five low affinity human FcγR genes on accessory cells of the host immune system are provided. |
| US10426846B2 |
OLIG1 mini-promoters: PIe305
Isolated polynucleotides comprising an OLIG1 mini-promoters are provided. The mini-promoter may be operably linked to an expressible sequence, e.g. reporter genes, genes encoding a polypeptide of interest, guide RNA, regulatory RNA sequences such as miRNA, siRNA, anti-sense RNA, etc., and the like. The promoter may also be provided in a vector, for example in combination with an expressible sequence. The polynucleotides find use in a method of expressing a sequence of interest, e.g. for identifying or labeling cells, monitoring or tracking the expression of cells, gene therapy, etc. |
| US10426839B2 |
Pharmaceutical compositions comprising meloxicam
Disclosed herein are compositions comprising an NSAID such as meloxicam in combination with a cyclodextrin and/or a carbonate or a bicarbonate. These compositions may be orally administered, for example, to improve the bioavailability or pharmacokinetics of the NSAID for the treatment of conditions such as pain. |
| US10426836B2 |
Compositions and methods for treating stress-related disorders
The present inventions relate generally to compositions, kits, and methods for the treatment of stress-related disorders, including but not limited to post-traumatic stress disorder. |
| US10426833B2 |
Liquid pharmaceutical composition
The present invention relates to novel liquid pharmaceutical compositions of adalimumab, which include adalimumab or a biosimilar thereof, a citrate buffering agent/system such as sodium citrate/citric acid, and a sugar stabilizer such as trehalose. Such a combination of components furnishes formulations having a stability (e.g. on storage and when exposed to stress) which is comparable to or an improvement upon those known in the art, and with fewer ingredients. Such advances will help adalimumab treatments to become more widely available at lower cost, and prolong the viability of pre-loaded delivery devices (e.g. prefilled syringes) to reduce unnecessary waste of the drug. |
| US10426830B2 |
Altering the immundominance hierarchy using a DNA vaccine expressing conserved regions
The invention provides methods and compositions for eliciting broad immune responses. The methods employ nucleic acid vaccines that encodes highly conserved elements from a virus. |
| US10426828B2 |
Compositions of multimeric-multiepitope influenza polypeptides and their production
Pharmaceutical suspensions of multimeric-multiepitope influenza polypeptides, processes for their production and their use as immunizing subjects against influenza. In particular, stable aqueous microparticulate suspensions of a multimeric multiepitope polypeptide are disclosed. |
| US10426826B2 |
Vaccine composition for treating or preventing shigellosis
The present invention relates to a Shigella strain, of which the surface exposure of a protective antigen existing on a cellular membrane is increased due to the destruction of a wzy gene of Shigella sp., and to a vaccine composition for treating or preventing shigellosis, containing the mutant Shigella strain as an active ingredient. The Shigella strain of the present invention has a cell wall with a reduced thickness since a gene encoding a protein necessary for polymerization of the O-saccharide antigen is deleted, and as a result, membrane antigens including protein antigens commonly existing in different Shigella spp. are more exposed to immune cells, and thus the Shigella strain can be favorably used as a vaccine composition for treating or preventing shigellosis, derived from various Shigella spp. |
| US10426824B1 |
Compositions and methods of identifying tumor specific neoantigens
The present invention related to immunotherapeutic peptides and their use in immunotherapy, in particular the immunotherapy of cancer. Specifically, the invention provides a method of identifying tumor specific neoantigens that alone or in combination with other tumor-associated peptides serve as active pharmaceutical ingredients of vaccine compositions which stimulate anti-tumor responses. |
| US10426823B2 |
Methods for constructing antibiotic resistance free vaccines
The present invention provides Listeria vaccine strains that express a heterologous antigen and a metabolic enzyme, and methods of generating same. |
| US10426822B2 |
Cancer vaccine composition
A cancer vaccine composition for human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-A*0206-positive persons, comprising a protein product of the tumor suppressor gene WT1 or a partial peptide thereof. |
| US10426821B2 |
Variants of TACE pro-domain as TNF-A inhibitor and their medical use
A method of treating an inflammatory disease is disclosed. The method comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a polypeptide comprising a pro-domain of TNF-alpha converting enzyme (TACE), said polypeptide being devoid of a catalytic domain of said TACE, said polypeptide comprising a modification at a site selected from the group consisting of R58, R56 and K57 which renders said polypeptide resistant to furin degradation said polypeptide being capable of downregulating an activity of TACE, thereby treating the inflammatory disease. |
| US10426817B2 |
Treatment of age-related macular degeneration and other eye diseases with apolipoprotein mimetics
The present disclosure provides apolipoprotein (apo) mimetics useful for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and other eye disorders. The apo mimetics can be peptides/polypeptides that mimic, e.g., the lipid-clearing action of apolipoproteins such as apoA-I and apoE. The apo mimetics can exert other beneficial effects, such as reduction of inflammation, oxidative stress and neovascularization. The apo mimetics can be used to treat any stages (including the early, intermediate and advance stages) of AMD, and any phenotypes of AMD, including geographic atrophy (GA) (including non-central GA and central GA) and neovascularization (NV) (including types 1, 2 and 3 NV). The apo mimetics can be used alone or in conjunction with other therapeutic agents, such as a complement inhibitor and/or an anti-angiogenic agent, to treat AMD, including atrophic AMD and neovascular AMD, and other eye disorders. |
| US10426816B2 |
Methods and pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of respiratory tract infections
The present invention relates to methods and pharmaceutical compositions for the treatment of respiratory tract infections. More particularly, the present invention relates to a TLR5 agonist for use in a method for treating a respiratory tract infection. |
| US10426806B1 |
Anti-obesity effect of Borago officinalis linn. extracts to prevent and treat metabolic disorders
The present invention relates to reducing insulin resistance by administering an oral dose of an ethanolic extracts of Borago officinalis Linn., wherein the treatment further reduces dyslipidemia, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and resistance to insulin. |
| US10426805B2 |
Method for producing lactic acid bacteria controlling M cells
Lactic acid bacteria according to the present invention is configured to enter M cells. The lactic acid bacteria allow galectin-9 to bind thereto by filamentation, and thus, galectin-9 which has passed through and has been expressed in the M cells binds to the filament lactic acid bacteria. Also, lactic acid bacteria (Lactobacillus salivarius AI-001) are provided by allowing filament lactic acid bacteria, to which galectin-9 binds, to bind to IgE antibodies so as to regulate the immunity system. |
| US10426803B2 |
Topical medicament for skin and mucosal injuries
A composition and method for treating Epidermolisis bullosa (EB), comprising: applying to skin or mucosal surfaces of a patient in need of treatment for EB a dressing gauze or bandage without prior cleaning of said skin or mucosal surfaces, wherein distributed on said dressing is an effective amount of a composition containing beeswax; an oleaginous base, vitamins and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient; then removing said dressing at least twice per day without damaging the patient's skin or mucosal surfaces due to removal of the dressing. |
| US10426802B2 |
Method for producing sheet-shaped cell culture
A sheet-shaped cell culture and method for producing a sheet-shaped cell culture are disclosed having a high activity such as high cytokine productivity and a production method thereof. The method for producing a sheet-shaped cell culture can include freezing cells, thawing the frozen cells and forming a sheet-shaped cell culture. A sheet-shaped cell culture which is produced by the production method and which has a high activity and a method for treating a disease associated with an abnormality of a tissue with the sheet-shaped cell culture. |
| US10426801B2 |
Encapsulated diagnostics and therapeutics in nanoparticles—conjugated to tropic cells and methods for their use
A therapeutic or diagnostic delivery vehicle is provided. The delivery vehicle may include one or more particles, such as microparticles, nanoparticles and stimuli-responsive particles, conjugated to a tropic cell that targets at least one pathological entity or site. In addition, a pharmaceutical composition is provided. The pharmaceutical composition may include, among other things, a particle conjugated to a tropic cell such as those discussed above and at least one diagnostic or therapeutic agent, such as those described herein. In some aspects, the tropic cell may target at least one pathological entity or site. Further, methods for diagnosing, monitoring or treating a pathological condition in a subject are provided. Such methods may include administering a therapeutically effective amount of the pharmaceutical composition to a subject. |
| US10426800B2 |
Adipose tissue-derived stem cells for veterinary use
The invention provides for compositions and methods for making and using adipose-derived stem cells for treating non-human mammals for various medical conditions. |
| US10426796B2 |
Compositions for biological systems and methods for preparing and using the same
A composition for influencing biological growth includes a solution having a first volume and having low pH fluid base including dextrose, and albumin, wherein the concentration of albumin in the solution is between about 10 mg/ml and about 150 mg/ml. |
| US10426792B1 |
Amino acid compositions
Compositions and supplement formulations comprise at least one of Carnitine, Taurine, or derivative forms thereof. In one aspect, the composition or a supplement formulation comprises at least one Amino Acid constituent selected from the group consisting of Carnitine, Taurine, and derivative forms thereof; and at least one Nitrate constituent. In another aspect, the composition or a supplement formulation comprises a Nitrate of a compound selected from the group consisting of Carnitine, Taurine, and derivative forms thereof, wherein the Nitrate is a salt of Nitrate or a mixed salt of Nitrate. The compositions and supplement formulations may be formulated for improving athletic performance, increasing the bioabsorption of Carnitine, Taurine, or derivative forms thereof, or for increasing the vasodilative characteristics. |
| US10426788B2 |
Chemical entities that kill senescent cells for use in treating age-related disease
Disclosed herein are compounds that are effective for treatment of various disease states associated with senescence. The disclosed compounds can be used to eliminate senescent cells for disease treatment. The dosing of the compounds includes both single administration and regimens of cycling dosages. |
| US10426786B2 |
Mitigation of epileptic seizures by combination therapy using benzodiazepines and neurosteroids
Provided are compositions comprising a benzodiazepine and a neurosteroid, containing one or both of the benzodiazepine and the neurosteroid in a subtherapeutic dose, and administration of such compositions for mitigation of an epileptic seizure. Further provided are compositions comprising a benzodiazepine, a neurosteroid, and an NMDA blocker, and administration of such compositions for mitigation of an epileptic seizure. |
| US10426785B2 |
C-19 steroids for inhibiting neovascularization
The present invention relates to the field of medicine, particularly to novel uses of C-19 steroid compounds having an androsten-17-(OR4)-3-one structure for inhibiting angiogenesis and particularly the proliferation and/or migration of endothelial cells in the treatment of diseases involving a pathological neovascularization and/or excessive regenerative processes. |
| US10426784B2 |
Imidazodiazepine compound
Compounds of formula (I) defined herein are useful as a dopamine D1 receptor positive allosteric modulators (D1 PAM) and can be used as an active ingredient of a pharmaceutical composition for preventing and/or treating cognitive impairment, schizophrenia negative symptom, CIAS, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, Huntington's disease, depression, ADHD, drug dependency, or the like. |
| US10426783B2 |
Therapeutic agent for ocular fundus disease
Disclosed herein is a prophylactic or therapeutic agent for ocular fundus disease, especially diabetic retinopathy or age-related macular degeneration. The prophylactic or therapeutic agent for ocular fundus disease comprising: (S)-(−)-1-(4-fluoro-5-isoquinolinesulfonyl)-2-methyl-1,4-homopiperazine, a salt thereof, or a solvate thereof, as an active ingredient. |
| US10426779B2 |
Induction of tumor hypoxia for cancer therapy
Methods and compositions for enhancing the ability of hypoxia-activated bioreductive agents to kill tumor cells within solid tumors are provided. Local regions of hypoxia are created within a tumor, or within a region containing a tumor, resulting in enhanced activation of hypoxia-activated bioreductive agents (e.g. tirapazamine) within the local region. The activated hypoxia-activated bioreductive agents kill tumor cells in the hypoxic region by to catalyzing DNA stand breakage within the tumor cells. Because the activity is localized, side effects that typically occur as a result of systemic administration of bioreductive agents are reduced. |
| US10426771B2 |
6-hydroxy-2,5,7,8-tetramethylchroman-compounds for the treatment of chronic obstructive airway diseases
The present invention relates to compounds for the treatment of chronic obstructive airway diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma or bronchiectasis. The present invention further relates to drug deliver devices suitable to be used in the treatment of chronic obstructive airway diseases such as a nebulizer comprising the present compounds.Specifically, the present invention relates to (6-hydroxy-2,5,7,8-tetramethylchroman-2-yl) (piperazin-1-yl)methanone or N,6-dihydroxy-2,5,7,8-tetramethylchroman-2-carboxamide or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or base thereof for use in the treatment of chronic obstructive airway diseases, preferably chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or asthma or bronchiectasis, more preferably chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). |
| US10426767B2 |
Methods of treating cancer with farnesyltransferase inhibitors
The present invention relates to the field of cancer therapy. Specifically, provided are methods of treating cancer, for example, peripheral T-cell lymphoma (“PTCL”), with a farnesyltransferase inhibitor (FTI) that include determining whether the subject is likely to be responsive to the FTI treatment based on gene expression characteristics. |
| US10426762B2 |
Inhibitors of hepatitis C virus polymerase
The present invention provides, among other things, compounds represented by the general Formula I: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, wherein X, Y, R2, and R3 are as defined in classes and subclasses herein and compositions (e.g., pharmaceutical compositions) comprising such compounds, which compounds are useful as inhibitors of hepatitis C virus polymerase, and thus are useful, for example, as medicaments for the treatment of HCV infection. |
| US10426760B2 |
Compounds and methods for kinase modulation, and indications therefor
Compounds active on protein kinases are described, as well as methods of using such compounds to treat diseases and conditions associated with aberrant activity of protein kinases. |
| US10426758B2 |
Sibiriline derivatives for use for preventing and/or treating disorders associated with cellular necroptosis
The present invention relates to a compound of the following general formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or solvate thereof, for use as inhibitor of cellular necroptosis. The present invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of general formula (I), or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt and/or solvate thereof, for use for preventing and/or treating disorders associated with cellular necroptosis. The present invention also encompasses the use of a compound of the general formula (I) for organs preservation. |
| US10426750B1 |
Amino acid supplement formulations
A supplement formulation is disclosed that includes a Nitrate or a Nitrite of an Amino Acid Compound selected from the group consisting of Arginine, Agmatine, Beta Alanine, Citrulline, Creatine, Glutamine, L-Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Norvaline, Ornithine, Valine, Aspartic Acid, Cysteine, Glycine, Lysine, Methionine, Proline, Tyrosine, and Phenylalanine, wherein the supplement formulation is formulated to deliver an effective amount of the Nitrate or Nitrite of the Amino Acid Compound to prevent the development of nitrate tolerances, to increase bioabsorption of amino acids, to increase the vasodilative characteristics of amino acids, or to increase athletic performance in a human or animal. The supplement formulation may be in a dosage form selected from the group consisting of a capsule, a cachet, a pill, a tablet, a powder, a granule, a pellet, a bead, a particle, a troche, a lozenge, a gel, a liquid, a suspension, a solution, an elixir, and a syrup. |
| US10426747B2 |
Antimicrobials and methods of use thereof
This disclosure provides generally for antimicrobial compositions and methods of use comprising an anthocyanin, an anthocyanidin or metabolites thereof. Methods for promoting healing of a wound using these compositions are also disclosed. These compositions have broad spectrum antimicrobial activity and are safe for human and animal uses. Further, these compositions are safe for medical uses and industrial uses as antiseptic preparations to reduce or prevent microbial growth, including killing bacterial biofilms. |
| US10426745B2 |
Polymeric metformin and its use as a therapeutic agent and as a delivery vehicle
Provided herein are polymers comprising Metformin residues (“PolyMet”) as useful therapeutic agents, delivery vehicles and transfection agents for nucleotides. Also provided herein are methods for the treatment of a disease or an unwanted condition in a subject, wherein the methods comprise administering PolyMet as a therapeutic agent to combat the disease or condition. Also provided herein are methods for the treatment of a disease or an unwanted condition in a subject, wherein the methods comprise administering a therapeutic agent in a delivery vehicle that comprises PolyMet. Further provided herein are methods for making PolyMet. |
| US10426744B2 |
Anti-fungal compositions for treating nails and methods for fabricating and using thereof
Pharmaceutical compositions for treating, mitigating or preventing fungal nail diseases, disorders or pathologies are described, the compositions comprising at least one functionalized allylamine compound, at least one functionalized triazole compound, and at least one functionalized imidazole compound. Methods for fabricating the compositions and using them are also described. |
| US10426743B2 |
Topical pharmaceutical compositions
The present invention relates to topical pharmaceutical emulsion compositions comprising a therapeutically effective amount of 3,5-Dihydroxy-4-isopropyl-trans-stilbene or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, an oil phase, a water phase, a surfactant, and an antioxidant, and wherein the emulsion composition is homogeneous and/or the active is solubilized in the oil phase. The invention also relates to methods of treating a dermatological condition or disorder in a patient by administering the present compositions to the skin of the patient. |
| US10426740B1 |
Compositions and methods to inhibit stem cell and progenitor cell binding to lymphoid tissue and for regenerating germinal centers in lymphatic tissues
The present invention relates to compositions and methods of inhibiting stem cell binding to organs and tissues, including the blocking of stem cell binding to germinal centers present in lymph tissue. Disclosed are compositions and methods for regenerating germinal centers in lymphatic tissue. Included in the compositions are adjuvants, agonists to CD40, CD28 and the IL-21 receptor, and antagonist to CD20. |
| US10426739B2 |
Adhesive patch assembly with overlay liner and system and method for making same
An adhesive patch assembly and method for making same. The assembly can include an adhesive patch and a release liner. The patch can include a backing and a skin-contact adhesive. The release liner can further include a first portion and a second portion separated by a hinge. The first portion can be positioned to overlay the backing of the patch when the release liner is folded upon the hinge, and the second portion can be positioned to underlie the skin-contact adhesive of the patch. The method can include positioning the patch on the release liner, such that patch is located on one of the first portion and the second portion of the release liner; and folding the release liner about to locate the patch between the first portion and the second portion of the release liner. |
| US10426738B2 |
Polynucleotides encoding methylmalonyl-CoA mutase
The disclosure relates to polynucleotides comprising an open reading frame of linked nucleosides encoding human methylmalonyl-CoA mutase precursor, human methylmalonyl-CoA mutase (MCM) mature form, or functional fragments thereof. In some embodiments, the disclosure includes methods of treating methylmalonic acidemia in a subject in need thereof comprising administering an mRNA encoding an MCM polypeptide. |
| US10426737B2 |
Lipids and lipid compositions for the delivery of active agents
This invention provides for a compound of formula (I) or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein R1-R3, n, p, L1 and L2 are defined herein. The compounds of formula (I) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are cationic lipids useful in the delivery of biologically active agents to cells and tissues. |
| US10426732B2 |
Rapidly disintegrating tablet, and method for producing same
An object of the present invention is to provide an orally disintegrating tablet (ultrafast-disintegrating tablet) having an extremely high disintegrability (short disintegration time), and a high tablet hardness, and to provide a simple method for the production of said ultrafast-disintegrating tablet without such a complicated process as freeze-drying.This invention relates to an orally disintegrating tablet having a specific surface area of from 1.50 to 2.50 mm2/mg and a weight of from 10 to 50 mg, particularly having a disintegration time in water of 7 seconds or less and an oral disintegration time of 5 seconds or less, a method for the production of said orally disintegrating tablet, and to a disintegrative particulate composition for use in said method. |
| US10426721B2 |
High-gloss photocrosslinkable cosmetic composition
The present invention relates to a photocrosslinkable cosmetic composition, comprising in a physiologically acceptable medium: —at least one photocrosslinkable urethane (meth)acrylate compound P1 comprising at least one structural unit: (I) —at least one photocrosslinkable urethane (meth)acrylate compound P2, comprising at least one polyethylene glycol chain, —preferably at least one film-forming polymer P3, and —at least one photoinitiator. |
| US10426718B2 |
Compositions and methods for treating hair loss and delaying aging of skin
The invention provides methods of hair loss or inducing new hair growth, as well as methods of preventing hair loss, comprising applying an effective amount of a dihydromyricetin compound to the scalp. The invention also provides methods of delaying or reversing signs of aging skin comprising applying an effective amount of a dihydromyricetin compound to the skin. Also provided are cosmetic products (e.g., skin and hair products) comprising a dihydromyricetin compound and methods of making the same. |
| US10426715B2 |
Liposome composition
The object is to develop a liposome composition showing superior persistency of moisturizing effect and superior persistency of skin firmness and tightness-imparting effect, as well as superior temporal stability of liposomes. There is provided a liposome composition containing the following ingredients (a) to (e): (a) a phospholipid, (b) a Tremella fuciformis extract, (c) vitamin E or a derivative thereof, (d) a polyhydric alcohol having an IOB value of 1.5 to 5, and (e) water. |
| US10426713B2 |
Method of treating hair or skin with a personal care composition in a foam form
A method of treating hair or skin with a creamy foam. The method comprises dispensing a personal care composition from a mechanical foam dispenser as a dosage of foam, applying the dosage of foam to hair or skin, and rinsing the dosage of foam from hair or skin. The personal hair composition contains a surfactant system that is substantially free of sulfate-based surfactants. The personal hair composition has a viscosity of less than 60 cP and a lather volume greater than 77 cm3. |
| US10426696B2 |
Defibrillator display including CPR depth information
An external defibrillator system includes one or more compression sensors; one or more physiological sensors; and at least one processor. The at least one processor is configured to: receive and process chest compression signals and physiological signals from the sensors, determine values for chest compression depth and/or chest compression rate based on the received chest compression signals, determine a trend of at least one physiological parameter over a period comprising multiple chest compressions based on the received physiological signals, adjust a target chest compression depth and/or target chest compression rate based on the determined trend of the at least one physiological parameter, compare the determined values for chest compression depth and/or chest compression rate to the adjusted target compression depth and/or the adjusted target compression rate, and provide feedback about the quality of chest compressions performed on the patient. |
| US10426691B2 |
Portable therapeutic apparatus
A portable therapeutic device can include a handle, a rod, a resistance element, and an adjustment element. The handle can define a first slot and a second slot. The first slot can extend into the handle forming an opening in the handle and the second slot can be adjacent to the first slot. The rod can be translatable within the first slot and can extend from the opening. The resistance element can be disposed in the second slot and can be engageable with the rod to apply a resistance force to the rod. The adjustment element can be coupleable to the resistance element, and the adjustment element can be configured to adjust the resistance force. |
| US10426690B2 |
Foldable walker
A foldable walker includes a front frame having sleeve tubes, two side frame units and two folding operating units. Each sleeve tube has an upwardly facing retaining portion around the upper periphery thereof. Each side frame unit has a front rod segment and an adaptor coaxially and rotatably mounted to the respective sleeve tube. Each folding operating unit is disposed within the adaptor and has a locking pin extending transversely and movably disposed to be engaged with or disengaged from the upwardly facing retaining portion, and a lock releasing member movably mounted on the adaptor at an upper opening and operable manually to move the locking pin to unlock the side frame unit relative to the front frame. |
| US10426689B2 |
Biomechanical and ergonomical adjustable crutch
A rotatable shock absorber assembly for a crutch. A guide pin is removably fixable within the upper portion of a support leg. A piston comprises a flange arranged proximate a saddle, comprising a top surface having two or more arcuate rotation grooves defined therein, and a main body defining an elongate slot enabling the guide pin to be inserted therethrough, such that the piston can translate along the elongate axis relative to the guide pin. A joint, can operably couple the piston to the saddle. The joint can rotate about the elongate axis relative to the piston. A biasing mechanism is configured to urge the piston along the elongate axis toward the armpit of the user whereby the saddle can be held stable in the armpit of the user and the support leg can rotate about, and translate along the elongate axis during use. |
| US10426688B2 |
Systems and methods for transferring exoskeleton trajectory sequences
An exoskeleton trajectory sequence is received with at least one server, and the sequence is transferred to a first device where the sequence is validated. The validation includes a safety check in which a determination is made as to whether the sequence is safe for use with an exoskeleton. The validated sequence, or a confirmation that the sequence is valid, is received from the first device, and the validated sequence is offered for sale, license or lease. In one embodiment, a request for the sequence to be transferred is received from a first exoskeleton user. The sequence is validated and transferred to a second exoskeleton user. In another embodiment, a request for the sequence to be edited is received from an exoskeleton user. The sequence is edited, validated and transferred to the exoskeleton user. |
| US10426687B2 |
Mechanical linkage
A linkage (100, 200) having a plurality of small angle links (114, 116; 208, 212) with axes of rotation directed to a single point to allow movement of an recipient object without moving the point of action of an applied force (F). |
| US10426684B2 |
Person support apparatuses including person repositioning assemblies
A person support apparatus includes a base frame, a primary support frame supported on the base frame, where the primary support frame extends in a longitudinal direction, a support deck coupled to the primary support frame, the support deck including an upper segment positioned at a head end of the person support apparatus, a leg segment positioned at a foot end of the person support apparatus, and a torso segment positioned between the upper segment and the leg segment in the longitudinal direction, where at least one of the upper segment, the torso segment, and the leg segment rotates with respect to the primary support frame about an axis that extends in the longitudinal direction. |
| US10426683B2 |
Patient repositioning system for bariatric bed
A patient repositioning system (10) for a bariatric bed (12) includes a mattress (14) having a head end (54), a foot end (52), and an upper surface (46), a sheet (16) residing on the upper surface (46), a drive mechanism (22) operatively coupled to the sheet (16) and adapted to pull the sheet (16) toward the head end (54), and a housing (20) which holds the drive mechanism (22). The mattress (14) further includes a body portion (114) and at least one operatively coupled attached side bolster (112a) located along one longitudinal side (62a) of the body portion (114), thereby to widen the upper surface (46) of the mattress (14) so as to accommodate standard bariatric dimensions. Alternatively, instead of a side bolster (112a), the invention contemplates the use of transition pieces (136a, 136b) near the head end (54), a rotatable housing (20), or a telescopically expandable/contractable housing (20), thereby to expand to accommodate bariatric dimensions and contract to reduced dimensions so as to fit through a standard size doorway. |
| US10426682B2 |
Robot, robot control method, method, and recording medium
A robot includes an arm mechanism that operates in accordance with a first motion pattern for supporting a user with a standing-up motion which starts in a sitting posture and finishes in a standing posture, a control unit that (i) acquires first information used to identify a predetermined position of the arm mechanism corresponding to a half-crouching posture of the user during a motion in accordance with the first motion pattern and (ii) detects whether the current position of the arm mechanism operating in accordance with the first motion pattern is included in a first range including the predetermined position identified by the first information, and a presentation unit that presents a first signal if the control unit detects that the position of the arm mechanism is included in the first range. |
| US10426678B2 |
Child support structure
A support device created for children having a disability limiting their ability to stand-alone for extended periods of time, for those who are a fall risk, and for those with any physical or intellectual disability. The device has a frame that gives stability to the whole member. A seat is positioned in the middle of the frame for a child to use as a place to rest when desired, where the seat can catch the child if the child stumbles or falls. The seat is configured to be positioned below the child's torso when the child is standing as a safety support. This allows the child to stand, such as to watch TV, or stand on a movable game hoard of a video game system. The frame has a member that can be selectively removed or retracted such that the child can walk into the frame. Ankle restraints are provided and configured to attach to the child and keep the child's feet inside of the device and below the child. |
| US10426672B2 |
Moisture detection and notification system
The present invention is directed to a system and apparatus for detecting moisture or fluid using a processing unit and a sensor pad comprising interdigitated conductive leads connected to a coupling unit. The processing unit and coupling unit may be connected wirelessly or via wires. The presence of moisture or fluid may be determined as a function of at least one aspect of the complex impedance as determined by a signal analysis unit. |
| US10426667B2 |
Automatic darkening filter apparatus and method
Automatic darkening filters are often provided on a protective headgear, where protection from high intensity light is desired. An automatic darkening filter includes a switchable shutter, a shutter control system, a light sensor, and an imaging acquisition device. The switchable shutter is capable of assuming at least a dark state, a light state and an intermediate state. |
| US10426666B1 |
Weighted sleep mask
A sleep mask is created comprising a sleep mask cover that can accommodate a weighted mask component and a thermal mask component. The sleep mask cover may include a fastening mechanism at the opening which may be removably engaged or disengaged to disable or enable, respectively, access to the opening for insertion of the weighted mask component and the thermal mask component. The weighted mask component may include a set of eye panels that are devoid of weight material to prevent unwanted pressure on a human user's eyes when the sleep mask is worn around the head of a human user. Further, the weighted mask component may include a pocket for insertion of the thermal mask component. |
| US10426662B2 |
Laser instrument for eye therapy
A laser instrument for therapy on the human eye, designed for surgery of the cornea, the sclera, the vitreous body or the crystalline lens, especially suitable for use in immediate succession with other instruments for eye diagnosis or eye therapy, in such a way that during the alternating use of the various instruments, the eye or at least the patient preferably remains in a predetermined position and alignment within one and the same treatment area. |
| US10426661B2 |
Method and apparatus for laser assisted cataract surgery
Devices and methods for use in laser-assisted surgery, particularly cataract surgery. Specifically, the use of an optical fiber with a proximal and distal end, wherein the distal end has a non-orthogonal angle with the diameter of the optical fiber, to create an off-axis steam bubble for cutting and removing tissue in an operative region. Where the optical fiber is bent, rotating the fiber creates a circular cutting path for the steam bubble, allowing access to tissues that may normally be blocked by obstructions and obstacles. |
| US10426660B2 |
Eyedropper bottle holder
The present invention is a device for holding an ophthalmic bottle of drops and instilling them in a patient's eye. The device rests on the boney lower orbital ridge for stability and correct delivery. |
| US10426659B2 |
Vacuum-assisted drug delivery device and method
This invention relates to a device and method for the vacuum-assisted delivery of drugs through an intact surface membrane of an organ. |
| US10426657B2 |
Thermal device for treating breastfeeding conditions
A thermal device having a waterproof pouch including a first member having a first perimeter and an first waterproof outer surface, and, a second member having a second perimeter and a waterproof second outer surface, wherein the first and second members are partially joined about the first and second perimeter, respectively, and a cavity is formed between the first and second members, a removable insert arranged to be disposed within the cavity, wherein the insert comprises thermal material capable of being heated or cooled, and, a barrier member having an inner surface, wherein the inner surface of the barrier member is releasably secured to the first outer surface of the first member via at least one attachment means. |
| US10426656B2 |
Thermal control system
A thermal control unit for delivering temperature-controlled fluid to one or more patient therapy devices (e.g. pads, blankets, etc.) that are in contact with a patient is disclosed. The thermal control unit includes a fluid circuit with an inlet and outlet, a reservoir, a heat exchanger, a pump, and a controller. The thermal control also includes any one or more of the following: (1) an air eliminator with an air filter for filtering air vented from the fluid circuit to the ambient surroundings; (2) a plug that moves in response to changing fluid levels and that fluidly isolates the air filter from the fluid; (3) a second air filter coupled to the reservoir; (4) a check valve to prevent fluid from back flowing into the reservoir; and/or (5) a liquid filter coupleable to the reservoir to filter liquid entering or exiting the reservoir. |
| US10426653B2 |
Arm immobilization apparatus
An arm immobilization apparatus may at least partially envelope both a patient's torso and the patient's injured arm. The apparatus may include a front flap configured to cover the injured arm and secure it against the patient's torso using at least one fastening device. The apparatus may at least partially prevent patients with less than fully developed, or reduced, mental capacity, from moving the injured arm. |
| US10426643B2 |
Stents with attached looped ends
An open frame prosthesis is formed with looped end terminations at its proximal and distal ends. At one end of the prosthesis, the filaments or strands are welded together in pairs to form strand couplings. A plurality of loop segments are connected to the strand couplings, one loop segment for each pair of adjacent strand couplings. In one version of the prosthesis, strands at the opposite end are bent to form looped ends. In another version, loop segments are connected to pairs of strand couplings at both ends of the prosthesis. The loop segments can be connected to the couplings by welding, fusion bonds, or tubes, which are either crimped or heat shrunk. |
| US10426640B2 |
Adjustable socket system
An adjustable prosthetic socket includes proximal and distal ends and an axis extending between the proximal and distal ends. A distal base is adapted to support a distal portion of a residual limb and is located at the distal end of the socket. First and second spines extend upward from the distal base that define at least part of a circumference of the socket about the axis. A proximal support is connected to the second spine and arranged to distribute pressure from the second spine over a portion of the residual limb. A tensioning system is operatively connected to the first and second spines and arranged to selectively adjust the circumference of the socket. The tensioning system includes a dial tensioner connected to the first spine. |
| US10426638B2 |
Arm prosthetic device
A system for powering a prosthetic arm is disclosed. The system includes at least one internal battery located in the prosthetic arm, at least one external battery connected to the prosthetic arm, and a master controller configured to connect either the at least one internal battery or the at least one external battery to a power bus to power the prosthetic arm. |
| US10426630B2 |
Spinal implant
A spinal implant configured for positioning within a space between adjacent vertebral bodies includes first and second bone screws and a body. The body includes a back surface having first and second openings for receiving the first and second screws. The first and second openings are configured for orientation towards opposing vertebral bodies. The body further includes first and second side surfaces extending from opposing ends of the back surface and first and second end surfaces extending from respective first and second side surfaces, wherein the ends of the first and second end surfaces meet and define an atraumatic nose. A first angle is formed between the first side surface and the first end surface that is different than a second angle that is formed between the second side surface and the first end surface. A method using same is also disclosed. |
| US10426626B2 |
Bone fixation device and method of use
An implant including a first segment at a first end, a second segment at a second end, and an intermediate segment coupled to the first segment on a first end and coupled to the second segment on a second end. The first segment may include an insertion tip at the first end of the implant and a body portion adjacent to the insertion tip, the insertion tip extending out from the body portion. The second segment may include an end member at the second end of the implant and a body portion adjacent to the end member, the end member extending out from the body portion. The second segment may include a plurality of tip portions spaced about a longitudinal axis of the second segment, and the tip portions each including at least one barb formed by a taper portion and an engagement portion extending radially into the tip portion. |
| US10426624B2 |
Glenosphere guide tool
Methods and systems include a patient specific instrument for installing a glenosphere within a joint. For example, a method for implanting a glenosphere includes installing first and second pins in a glenoid cavity using a patient specific instrument that sets a distance between the guide pins, installing an implant at the location of the second guide pin, and guiding a glenosphere onto the implant using a helper connected to the first pin. In another example, a glenosphere helper includes a cup shaped body having an interior surface for engaging at least a portion of an outer surface of the glenosphere, and a flange extending from the cup to receive a guide pin at a point, the flange extending from the cup shaped body such that the point is positioned outside a periphery of the glenosphere. |
| US10426623B2 |
Hip stem prosthesis
A hip stem prosthesis is provided for treating a deficient hip joint. |
| US10426621B2 |
Implantable composite containing carbonated hydroxyapatite
Provided is an implantable composite which includes a plurality of resorbable ceramic particles with or without a biodegradable polymer. The resorbable ceramic particles can be granules including carbonated hydroxyapatite and tricalcium phosphate in a ratio of 5:95 to 70:30. Some resorbable ceramic particles are granules, which include carbonated hydroxyapatite and β tricalcium phosphate in a ratio of 5:95 to 70:30. The resorbable ceramic particles have a particle size from about 0.4 to about 3.5 mm. The implantable composite is configured to fit at or near a bone defect as an autograft extender to promote bone growth. Methods of using the implantable composite are also provided. |
| US10426615B2 |
Delivery system with pacing element
Medical device delivery assemblies are disclosed. The assembly may include a catheter-based delivery system. The assembly may include a pacing element to pace a patient's heart before, during, or after a procedure. The pacing element may be a detachable, implanting pacing element. The pacing element may be an implantable pacemaker and the implantable pacemaker may be disposed on a catheter-based delivery system. The assembly may include a prosthetic heart valve with one or more pacing elements on it. The pacing element may include a pacing strip or strips. These strips may be conductive or insulative. These strips may prevent, treat, or correct abnormal electrical communication in a heart. |
| US10426612B2 |
Medical device delivery systems and methods
A delivery system for deploying a medical device includes a first attachment member configured to selectively couple to and radially constrain a first end portion of the medical device. The delivery system also includes a second attachment member configured to selectively couple to and radially constrain a second end portion of the medical device. The first attachment member is configured to move relative to the second attachment member such that the first attachment member applies a first tensile force to the first end portion of a medical device in a first direction and the second attachment member applies a second tensile force to the second end portion of a medical device in a second direction substantially opposite from the first direction. |
| US10426608B2 |
Repositionable heart valve
A replacement heart valve assembly including an expandable anchor having a skirt region, a lip region, and a groove region therebetween and a replacement valve disposed within the expandable anchor and engaged with the groove region of the expandable anchor. |
| US10426607B2 |
Apparatus for replacing a native heart valve and method of making the same
An apparatus for replacement a native heart valve is herein provided. The apparatus includes a replacement heart valve, an expandable anchor, and a plurality of rivets. The expandable anchor comprises a woven braid structure that surrounds at least a portion of the replacement heart valve and has a plurality of braid intersections. At least some of the braid intersections have rivets extending therethrough. |
| US10426602B2 |
Intraocular lens (IOL) injector and method of use thereof
The present invention provides a device and method for inserting an IOL into an eye of a patient. The IOL injector is configured to automatically load an IOL into the injector by folding and aligning the IOL into a lens cartridge of the injector without manual manipulation of the IOL by the physician during the procedure. The injector is configured to properly orient and align the IOL within the injector and maintain proper alignment throughout delivery of the IOL to the eye of a patient and thereby ensuring that the IOL is properly positioned and oriented at a predetermined location in the eye. |
| US10426601B2 |
Progressive power intraocular lens, and methods of use and manufacture
Apparatuses, systems and methods for providing improved intraocular lenses (IOLs), include features for reducing side effects, such as halos, glare and best focus shifts, in multifocal refractive lenses and extended depth of focus lenses. Exemplary ophthalmic lenses can include a continuous, power progressive aspheric surface based on two or more merged optical zones, the aspheric surface being defined by a single aspheric equation. Continuous power progressive intraocular lenses can mitigate optical side effects that typically result from abrupt optical steps. Aspheric power progressive and aspheric extended depth of focus lenses can be combined with diffractive lens profiles to further enhance visual performance while minimizing dysphotopsia effects. The combination can provide an increased depth of focus that is greater than an individual depth of focus of either the refractive profile or the diffractive profile. |
| US10426598B2 |
Image processing method and system for irregular output patterns
A visual image processing method is based on received spatial field information (302) from a spatial field sensor (116). A data store (804) is accessed, which contains a sensor map data structure (206) comprising a set of predefined regions (208) within a spatial field corresponding with the information received via the sensor input. Each predefined region is associated in the data structure with one or more of a set of stimuli (204) applicable to a biological visual system, and each stimulus corresponds with a visual percept (210). The spatial field information associated with each region is processed to generate stimulus control information which is applied to select, from within the sensor map data structure, stimuli from the set of stimuli for application to the biological visual system. Output stimulus signals (310) are generated, which are suitable for application to the biological visual system based upon the selected stimuli. Flexible mappings are thus provided between visual percepts, stimuli which may be applied (e.g. via a prosthetic implant) in order to generate the percepts, and associations between those stimuli and regions of the spatial field corresponding with the visual percepts. |
| US10426591B2 |
Embolic deflection device
There is disclosed a porous emboli deflector for preventing cerebral emboli while maintaining cerebral blood flow during an endovascular or open surgical procedure. The device prevents the entrance of emboli of a size able to cause stroke (such as greater than 100 microns) from entering either the right or left common carotid arteries, and/or the right or left vertebral arteries by deflecting emboli downstream of these vessels. The device can be placed prior to any manipulation of the heart or aorta allowing maximal protection of the brain during the index procedure. The deflector has a low profile within the aorta which allows sheaths, catheters, or wires used in the index procedure to pass. Also disclosed are methods for insertion and removal of the deflector. |
| US10426589B2 |
System and method for delivering a left atrial appendage containment device
A method of delivering and deploying the device for containing the emboli during a surgical procedure proximate to the heart. Access is gained to the heart and the left atrium such that a distal end of the delivery sheath can be located near the left atrial appendage. A distal end of a delivery catheter can be loaded with the device in a collapsed position and passed through the delivery sheath thereby delivering the device within the left atrial appendage. The device is expanded to contain emboli in the left atrium appendage. |
| US10426585B2 |
Fecal incontinence treatment device and method
Various embodiments of an implant system for treating fecal incontinence are provided. The devices and systems can include a mesh or like device that can include a variable porosity to control the degree of expansion of the anal canal. The mesh can be constructed at least in part of patterned strut members allowing for various geometric configurations, with varying load and tension properties for the designated portions of the device according to the needs for a particular patient application. |
| US10426583B2 |
High translucent colored dental zirconia blank
A dental block for producing a dental prosthesis comprises a green body including zirconia and having a chemical composition including containing between 6.0 wt % or 7.5 wt % to 20 wt % of yttria (Y2O3). The green body has multiple different layers having a different chemical composition between adjacent layers. The green body has a pre-sintered translucency that is substantially the same across the multiple different layers, and subsequently has a post-sintered translucency and a post-sintered color intensity/chroma with an inverse relationship with the post-sintered translucency increasing in one direction across the multiple different layers and the post-sintered color intensity/chromes decreasing in the same direction across the multiple different layers. The green body can have a color component and a diameter of at least 90 mm and thickness of 10-25 mm. |
| US10426582B2 |
Performed prosthesis-base blank
A denture base blank a set comprising at least one denture base blank, and a method for production of a denture base for production of a total or partial denture with a subtractive CAM method, wherein the denture base blank comprises a plastic material or a wax, wherein the denture base blank is pre-formed, and wherein a dental arch or a dental arch section is pre-formed as a material thickening of the denture base blank. |
| US10426581B2 |
Modular system for the realization of orthodontic gypsum models
The Modular system for the realization of orthodontic Gipsoteca models with the faithful tilting of the individual occlusal plane and mobile and fixed prostheses and other orthodontic aids such as bites or splints, comprises a first module consisting of a supporting device (1) and additional aids, such as bases, muffles, little frames, curved and flat plates, a base for the transfer of static relationships between the dental arches, the individual face bow and the injection piston, suitable to make up, in combination with the device (1), additional modules. The present invention allows to facilitate different dental, processing techniques and reduce processing times and possible errors caused by the realization and the squaring of the artifact. |
| US10426579B2 |
Renewable dental implant
The present invention relates to an endosseous implant assembly adapted for treatment of peri-implantitis. The implant assembly comprises an implant core body configured to receive and couple with implant insert structures that potentially facilitate treatment of peri-implantitis. |
| US10426578B2 |
Customized dental prosthesis for periodontal or osseointegration and related systems
Custom dental prosthesis or implants each individually designed and manufactured to replace nonfunctional natural teeth positioned in a jawbone of a specific pre-identified patient are provided. An example dental prosthesis/implant includes a dental implant body having a prosthesis interface formed therein to receive an occlusal-facing dental prosthesis component. The prosthesis interface has a custom three-dimensional surface shape positioned and formed to create a form locking fit with respect to the occlusal-facing dental prosthesis component when positioned thereon. |
| US10426575B1 |
Systems and methods for determining an orthodontic treatment
Determining an orthodontic treatment having sequential treatment steps defining treatment intervals therebetween. The method comprises obtaining a segmented 3D model of teeth; obtaining start and desired end positions of each tooth; determining an initial number of sequential treatment steps; for each tooth and for each treatment interval, determining a root force imposed on a root portion of the given tooth by a given orthodontic appliance; in response to the root force of each tooth not exceeding a predetermined threshold value, determining that the determined initial number of sequential treatment steps is the determined orthodontic treatment; and in response to the root force exceeding the predetermined threshold value, iteratively decreasing the initial distance of each treatment interval to provide a revised number of sequential treatment steps, and re-calculating the root force until it is determined that the root force of each tooth does not exceed the predetermined threshold value. |
| US10426573B2 |
Customized root canal obturation cores and methods of making customized root canal obturation cores
A core for obturating a root canal includes a body that has a pre-formed contour that closely matches a contour of the root canal. When the core is inserted in the root canal with or without sealer, there are essentially no voids in the root canal. A method of making a customized root canal obturation core includes generating a three-dimensional image of a root canal. The method also includes manufacturing the customized root canal obturation core based on the three-dimensional image of the root canal. The customized root canal obturation core has a preformed contour that closely matches a contour of the root canal such that when the core is inserted in the root canal with or without sealer there are essentially no voids in the root canal. |
| US10426572B2 |
Dental tool and guidance devices
The present invention is directed to a system of devices and a method for preparing a tooth to receive a restoration. The system includes a dental instrument for removal of portions of a tooth in the mouth of a patent and an overlay for guiding the dental instrument during the step of tooth removal. The overlay is designed for temporary installation into the mouth of the patient to guide the dental instrument to remove tooth material. The overlay has one or more sets of guide walls, with a predetermined configuration capable of contacting one or more guide projections of the dental instrument, and a receptacle capable of receiving and attaching to the dental instrument. |
| US10426569B2 |
Stabilization device and method for surgical localization wire
A wire stabilization device and method for stabilizing a localization wire during a tissue diagnostic procedure are disclosed. The wire stabilization device includes a device body and a device base. The device body is joined to the device base. The device body includes a base portion, a cover portion, a cover hinge, and a gripping feature. The cover hinge connects the base portion to the cover portion and allows the cover portion to rotate between open and closed positions. The gripping feature holds the localization wire between the base portion and the cover portion. The device base attaches to a patient's skin to stabilize the device body while the localization wire is held between the base portion and the cover portion. |
| US10426568B2 |
Projection system
The present disclosure provides a more easy-to-use projection system including an imaging unit that captures an image of a specific area, which is specified by light excited by light having a predetermined wavelength, in a subject, a projector that projects an image of the specific area by visible light, a controller that controls such that the image of the specific area and associated information associated with the image of the specific area are projected onto the subject, and an optical unit that causes an optical path of the imaging unit with respect to the subject and an optical path of the projector with respect to the subject to coincide with each other. |
| US10426566B2 |
Methods and systems for pulsed illumination
Methods and systems for performing an ophthalmic surgical procedure include pulsed illumination of target tissue. The systems may include an illumination instrument arranged to illuminate tissue at a surgical site during the ophthalmic surgical procedure. A light source provides illumination to the illumination instrument for emission from the illumination instrument toward the surgical site. A controller communicates with the light source and activates the light source to provide illumination pulses at a frequency above the flickering perception in humans and with enough light for cameral exposure and human light perception. The light source pulses to minimize phototoxicity. |
| US10426565B2 |
Knee instruments and methods
Knee arthroplasty instrument systems directly reference and align with the anterior distal with the anterior distal femoral cortex, the mechanical axis of the leg, and Whiteside's line. The anterior femoral resection is aligned in the same plane as the anterior distal femoral cortex. The center of the femoral head, the medial/lateral center of the distal femur, the medial/lateral center of the proximal tibia, and the second toe, medial/lateral center of the ankle, or anterior tibial spine are all aligned to the mechanical axis of the leg while the leg is in full extension and the knee joint is distracted. Whiteside's line is referenced while the distal femur is intact, before any distal femoral resection, and the anterior and posterior femoral resections and chamfer cuts are aligned to this reference using a jig. Methods of using the instrument systems are disclosed. |
| US10426563B2 |
Lifestyle weatherproof wearable bag for ventricular assist device
Embodiments provide a water-resistant VAD lifestyle bag including a removable strap connected to two connectors along the top of the bag, a lower unit having two curved top edges connected to two connectors and having at least one water bottle pocket to contain water bottles and a front pocket cover flap, a zipper configured along the top of the lower unit, an emergency information window made of clear material to view the status of a VAD device, a plurality of pockets built into the back of the bag, at least one credit card pocket built into the bag, a VAD controller pocket having clips and configured to secure a VAD controller, and at least one VAD battery pocket having clips and fitted to house at least one VAD battery for powering the VAD device. The plurality of pockets is configured to secure pens, phones, and snacks. |
| US10426561B1 |
Hand controller apparatus for detecting input position in a robotic surgery system
In some embodiments, a hand controller apparatus for controlling a tool in a robotic surgery system can include a body with a proximal end and a distally located interface end configured to be coupled to an input apparatus configured to control a surgical tool. The hand controller apparatus can also include a control lever attached to a pivot joint proximate a side surface of the body and extending along the body and away from the proximal end, the control lever being laterally moveable relative to the side surface of the body about the pivot joint. The hand controller apparatus can additionally include a lateral movement detector configured to magnetically or inductively detect a lateral movement of the control lever. |
| US10426556B2 |
Biomechanical model assisted image guided surgery system and method
A method for image guided surgery includes obtaining intraoperative locations including intraoperative fiducial locations for a non-rigid structure and intraoperative rigid structure locations for associated rigid structures, estimating a gravity deformation for the non-rigid structure based on a first rigid registration for preoperative fiducial locations in a computer model relative to the intraoperative fiducial locations and a second rigid registration for the preoperative rigid structure locations for a rigid structure in the computer model with respect to the intraoperative rigid structure locations, modifying the preoperative fiducial locations using first rigid registration and the gravity deformation, determining a third rigid registration for the modified fiducial locations relative to the intraoperative fiducial locations, calculating a non-rigid transformation for the computer model using the volumetric gravity field deformation and first boundary conditions from errors in the third rigid registration, and displaying image data for the non-rigid structure modified to undergo the non-rigid transformation. |
| US10426554B2 |
System and method for tracking and navigation
A tracking and navigation system is provided. The system includes an imaging or treatment device, a tracker device, and a fiducial marker. At least part of the imaging or treatment device is movable relative to a patient. The tracker device is mounted on the imaging or treatment device and is movable therewith relative to the patient. The fiducial marker may be fixed relative to the patient to define a patient coordinate system. The fiducial marker is detectable by the tracker device to substantially maintain registration between the tracker device and the patient coordinate system. A tracking and navigation kit including the tracker device and at least one fiducial marker may also be provided, for example, for retrofitting to existing imaging or treatment devices. |
| US10426552B2 |
Reduction methods for aligning bone segments using customized jigs
Methods for aligning bone segments using custom jigs are disclosed. In one technique, bone segments are aligned using interaction elements, imaging, virtual fracture alignment, and a custom jig. The custom jig can be generated using a rapid fabrication method such as via the use of a three-dimensional printer. The methods can be minimally invasive or noninvasive. The interaction elements can be percutaneous interaction pins or noninvasive interaction elements. |
| US10426551B2 |
Personalized refractive surgery recommendations for eye patients
Aspects extend to methods, systems, and computer program products for providing personalized surgery recommendations for eye patients. Surgery types, and surgery parameters can be recommended for a patient based on predicted post-operative UCVA for the patient if the surgery types and surgery parameters were to be used. Predicting post-operative UCVA can be handled as a regression problem based on patient demography and pre-operative examination details. In an additional aspect, surgery parameters are automatically determined and/or optimized for improved post-operative UCVA by including surgery parameters in a regression model. |
| US10426550B2 |
Rotatable curved bit and robotic cutting in orthopaedic applications
A process for creating a curved contour on or within a bone is provided, where the process includes positioning a bone of a patient in a fixed position in a coordinate system, generating scan data of the bone, creating a three-dimensional surface model of the bone based on the scan data, generating a cutting program to modify a surface of the bone based on the three-dimensional surface model and a prosthesis having a bone interface shape that is complementary to the curved contour, and modifying the bone with one or more curved blades or a curved drill bit that is robotically driven and positioned with the cutting program to form the curved contour. A system for creating a curved congruent contour on or within a bone for mounting a prosthesis is also described. |
| US10426549B2 |
Methods for patient-specific shoulder arthroplasty
A method of determining an optimal position of a glenoid implant. The method includes identifying a center point of a patient's glenoid fossa based on an image of the patient's glenoid fossa; determining the optimal position of the glenoid implant based on the location of the center point relative to a medial point of the patient's scapula; and selecting orientation of an alignment pin based on the determined optimal glenoid implant position such that the glenoid fossa will be prepared to receive the glenoid implant at the optimal position when the glenoid fossa is prepared with a cutting device or guide coupled to the alignment pin. |
| US10426546B2 |
Laparoscopic handpiece for waveguides
An articulating instrument including a distal assembly having first and second configurations and intermediate configurations between them. At least one of the first and second configurations is substantially stable such that the distal assembly of the instrument has a tendency to remain in the stable configuration when placed in that configuration by a user of the instrument. Preferably, the distal assembly terminates in a distal tip unit defining at least one distal feature that is useful for manipulating tissue. |
| US10426543B2 |
Knife trigger for vessel sealer
A forceps includes at least one shaft and a housing defining a cavity. An end effector assembly is attached to the shaft(s) and includes first and second jaw members movable relative to one another from a spaced apart position to a closer position. A knife channel defined within the jaw members is configured to receive a knife. A trigger assembly is disposed within the cavity and includes a trigger having a first link pivotably coupled at one end to the trigger and slidingly engaged to a second link at the other end. The second link includes a first end telescopically slideable relative to the first link upon actuation of the trigger through a range of motion and a second end pivotably coupled to a third link which, in turn, couples to the knife. Actuation of the trigger translates the knife through the knife channel. |
| US10426541B2 |
Device for assisting with the placement of an orthopedic instrument
A device (1) assisting with the placement of an orthopedic instrument (2) intended to be inserted in a receiving bone (3) by impaction, by means of an impacter (10) comprising at least one striking surface (11) designed to come into contact with an impact surface coupled to said orthopedic instrument in order to apply an impaction force to said orthopedic instrument (2), said device being characterized in that it comprises a force sensor (12) able to measure, upon each impact, said impaction force applied by the impacter (10) to said impact surface and to supply a measurement signal indicative of the temporal variation of said applied impaction force, said force sensor (12) being connected to processing means (30) designed to determine, on the basis of the temporal variation of said impaction force supplied for each impact in succession, an indicator representative of the degree of insertion of said orthopedic instrument (2) in the receiving bone (3). |
| US10426540B2 |
Prosthesis installation
A system and method for improving installation of a prosthesis, particularly an acetabular cup. The system and method may include implementation of a constant velocity relative motion between a prosthesis and an installation site. For example, an installation system may be fixed relative to the installation site, with the prosthesis fixed into an initial position. The prosthesis is moved at constant speed (i.e., with minimal if any acceleration or applied impulses) relative to the installation site. That is, one or both of the prosthesis or the installation site may be in motion. Resistive forces to installation of a prosthesis may thus be reduced by maintaining the prosthesis constantly in motion relative to the installation site. Securing a processing/implanting tool directly to the installation site may offer advantages. |
| US10426538B2 |
Instruments and methods for adjusting separation distance of vertebral bodies with a minimally invasive spinal stabilization procedure
A spinal stabilization system may be formed in a patient. In some embodiments, a minimally invasive procedure may be used to form a spinal stabilization system in a patient. Bone fastener assemblies may be coupled to vertebrae. Each bone fastener assembly may include a bone fastener and a collar. Extenders may be coupled to the collar to allow for formation of the spinal stabilization system through a small skin incision. The extenders may allow for alignment of the collars to facilitate insertion of an elongated member in the collars. An elongated member may be positioned in the collars and a closure member may be used to secure the elongated member to the collars. An adjuster may be used in conjunction with the extenders to change a separation distance between the bone fastener assemblies. |
| US10426536B2 |
Method of delivering a plurality of elements and fluent material into a vertebral body
A system for forming an implant to stabilize an interior of a vertebral body is provided. The system includes a delivery cannula. A plurality of elements are disposed adjacent to one another in the delivery cannula with void spaces defined between the elements. A fluent material, capable of setting to a hardened condition, is disposed within at least a portion of the void space in the delivery cannula. A push rod is movably disposed within the delivery cannula to apply a force to move the elements through the delivery cannula and into the interior of the vertebral body. Upon application of the force, the elements simultaneously carry the fluent material through the delivery cannula and into vertebral body to delivery the fluent material at a low pressure. The fluent material sets to the hardened condition to secure the elements and form the implant. |
| US10426535B2 |
Self-holding screw head
A screw insertion system has a screw having a threaded shaft and a head. The head has a conically tapered outer surface, the taper increasing in distance from a central longitudinal axis of the screw from a free end of the head towards a larger diameter adjacent the connection between the head and the threaded shaft. The conically tapered head outer surface has preferably two helically extending partially rounded threads. The head has a drive element for engaging a driver. A tubular screw holder has an outer surface and internal bore extending between a leading end and a trailing end for receiving the screw. The leading end having a conically tapered inner threaded portion for engaging the conically tapered outer thread of the screw head. The tubular screw holder outer surface having a diameter less than or equal to the maximum diameter of the conically tapered head. |
| US10426532B2 |
Bone plate system and method
A bone plate system for securing a plurality of bones is provided including a plate member, a locking device of the bone plate, and a surgical cable having a trailing end for being connected to the bone plate and a leading end for being advanced around the bones and into the locking device. The surgical cable may be tensioned to approximate the bones, urge the bones together, and seat the bone plate against the bones. The locking device may be reconfigured to a locked configuration to fix the bone plate to the surgical cable. The bone plate further includes a plurality of throughbores for receiving bone anchors that rigidly fix the bone plate to the bones. The bone plate system utilizes the tensile strength of the surgical cable and the rigid fixation between the bone anchors and the bone plate to resist relative movement of the bones. |
| US10426530B2 |
Retaining mechanism
A retaining mechanism for use in affixing a stratum to bone is disclosed. The mechanism comprises a stratum comprising a first surface, a second surface, and a hole extending between the two surfaces. The hole has a central longitudinal axis extending substantially perpendicular to the two surfaces. The retaining element comprises a first position that permits a fastener to be passed through the hole, a second position that at least partially overlaps the hole, and a spring element. The spring element is configured to engage the stratum, configured to move in a direction substantially perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis of the hole when the retaining element moves between its first and second positions, and configured to engage the retaining element to help maintain the retaining element in its second position to help prevent inadvertent backing out of the fastener after it has been fully inserted into the hole. |
| US10426527B2 |
Minimally invasive spinal fixation system and related methods
This application describes surgical instruments and implants for building a posterior fixation construct across one or more segments of the spinal column. Extension guides are provided that attach to bone anchors implanted within the spine. The extension guides have a guide channel that align with a rod channel in the anchor to help direct the rod to the anchor. Instruments are provided to aid in insertion and positioning or the rod. |
| US10426525B2 |
Devices and methods for monoaxial screw conversion
Devices and methods for selectively converting polyaxial bone screws into monoaxial screws are described herein. In one embodiment, a spinal screw extension instrument is provided having an outer component configured to engage a receiving member of a polyaxial screw. The instrument further includes an inner component disposed within an inner lumen of the outer component and configured to translate longitudinally relative to the outer component such that the inner component can apply a distal force to a compression member of the polyaxial screw disposed within a distal portion of the receiving member to thereby convert the polyaxial screw to a monoaxial screw. |
| US10426524B2 |
Apparatus for spinal fixation and methods of use
In some embodiments, a method comprises forming a lumen in a first bone portion and forming a lumen in a second bone portion. The method further includes inserting a portion of a flexible fastening band through the lumen in the first bone portion and through the lumen in the second bone portion, and inserting the portion of the flexible fastening band into a fastener mechanism monolithically formed with the flexible fastening band. The method further includes advancing the portion of the flexible fastening band through the fastener mechanism until the first bone portion and the second bone portion are stabilized. |
| US10426523B2 |
Medical device and method to correct deformity
A system for correcting a spinal deformity includes an implant fixed to one side of a vertebra and a rod extending along an axis of the spine on a second side of the vertebra. An adjustment member, which may include a reel, is coupled to the rod. A force directing member, such as a cable, extends between the rod and the adjustment member. The force directing member is retractable toward and extendible from the adjustment member. A method of correcting spinal deformity includes providing an implant, a rod, an adjustment member coupled to the rod, and a force directing member extending between the rod and the adjustment member. The adjustment member can be retractable toward and extendible from the adjustment member. |
| US10426515B2 |
Transseptal access device and methods
The present invention relates to systems and methods for accessing the left heart of a subject. For example, the invention includes a percutaneous inter-ventricular transseptal technique for accessing the left ventricle. In certain embodiments, the invention includes guiding a transseptal sheath to the right ventricle and positioning the transseptal sheath within the inter-ventricular septum. |
| US10426513B2 |
Apparatus and method for minimally invasive surgery
A single body port or body flange access device and method for performing laparoscopic surgery are disclosed. The device comprises a plurality of crisscrossing conduits through which surgical instruments may be inserted. The instruments are manipulated so that triangulation is obtained using one patient body flange while standard surgical procedures are performed on the patient. |
| US10426510B2 |
Method and apparatus for centering a microcatheter within a vasculature
The invention is directed to methods and apparatus for centering a microcatheter within a vasculature. In one aspect, the methods and apparatus can be used to support centering and to facilitate a guidewire to cross through a chronic total occlusion. In one embodiment, the catheter apparatus includes: a microcatheter having a lumen, a distal opening and a distal end; one or more guidewires for passing through the lumen of the microcatheter; an inner shaft having a lumen, a distal opening and a distal end for passing the inner shaft over the microcatheter; an outer shaft having a lumen, a distal opening and a distal end for passing the outer shaft over the inner shaft; and a self-expandable scaffold structure disposed towards the distal end of the inner shaft. The self-expandable scaffold structure is preferably non-occluding thereby allowing blood to flow through the scaffold. Preferably, the inner shaft and microcatheter are capable of being independently operable. |
| US10426507B2 |
Ultrasonic surgical instruments
A surgical instrument including a transducer and an end effector is disclosed. The transducer may be configured to generate an acoustic standing wave of vibratory motion along a longitudinal axis and may include a piezoelectric stack positioned along the longitudinal axis. A length of the transducer may be less than ½ of the wavelength of the acoustic standing wave. The end effector may be acoustically coupled to and may extend distally from the transducer along the longitudinal axis. A sum of the length of the transducer and a length of the end effector may be an integer multiple of ½ of the wavelength of the acoustic standing wave. |
| US10426504B1 |
Methods and systems for femoral condylar resection arthroplasty of the knee
A method and system for femoral condylar resection arthroplasty of the knee, which preserves the undamaged meniscus, whether by arthroscopy or arthrotomy, and only replaces the damaged area of the femoral condyle. In one embodiment, only the distal femoral condyle is replaced and the posterior femoral condyle remains intact. In another embodiment, both the distal and posterior femoral condyle are replaced. The method and system include placing an intercondylar insert between articular surfaces of a distal femoral condyle and a tibial plateau with the knee in extension. The method and system also includes a box retractor having four right angle blades, two for medial structures and two for lateral structures. The blades are at two depths, shallow and deep. The components of the system are preferably of plastic material. The method and system preserve the meniscus on top of the tibial plateau. |
| US10426502B2 |
Nosebleed-attenuating apparatus
A nosebleed-attenuating apparatus including a pressure applicator configured to engage with an external bodily surface proximate an area of nasal vascularization between a nose and an upper lip; and a pressure receiver coupled to the pressure applicator, the pressure receiver configured to receive pressure; whereby an amount of the pressure is transferred to the pressure applicator for application to the external bodily surface. |
| US10426491B2 |
Tangential fit of patient-specific guides
A bone preparation guide including a first patient-specific portion based on image data of a specific patient's bone and configured to match the patient's specific bone surface. A second patient-specific portion is based on image data of the specific patient's bone and configured to match the patient's specific bone surface. A patient-generic portion is configured to be a bone-facing portion supported by the first and the second patient-specific bone contacting members at a portion of the patient's bone surface not imaged during preparation of a preoperative plan. |
| US10426489B2 |
Endoscopic reposable surgical clip applier
A reposable surgical clip applier includes a handle assembly and an endoscopic assembly that is selectively connectable to and in mechanical communication with the handle assembly. The endoscopic assembly includes a shaft assembly having an outer tube defining a longitudinal axis extending therealong and a pair of transverse channels formed therein, a pusher bar slidably supported within the outer tube, and a spindle assembly slidably supported within the outer tube. A proximal portion of the pusher bar is received within the pair of transverse channels. A surface of the spindle supports a fin that is in selective engagement with a proximal portion of the pusher bar such that during a distal advancement of the spindle, the fin urges the pusher bar in a distal direction. |
| US10426486B2 |
Vaso-occlusive device delivery system
A vaso-occlusive device delivery assembly includes a pusher assembly and a vaso-occlusive device detachably coupled to the pusher assembly by an attachment member is frictionally secured within a lumen of the pusher assembly. A heat generating member is disposed in the pusher assembly lumen, along with a pressure generating material, such that, when heat is generated by the heat generative device, the pressure generating material increases a pressure in the pusher assembly lumen, thereby dislodging the attachment member from the pusher assembly and detaching the vaso-occlusive device from the pusher assembly. |
| US10426484B1 |
Balloon devices and methods for use
Balloon catheters and methods are provided for selectively occluding blood flow into a right atrium of a patient's heart communicating with an inferior vena cava (IVC) and superior vena cava (SVC). In one embodiment, a catheter includes first and second balloons adjacent one another on a distal end of the catheter shaft. During use, the distal end is introduced into the right atrium and positioned such that the first balloon is located within the right atrium. The first balloon is expanded within the right atrium and the catheter shaft directed such that the expanded first balloon engages at least a portion of the IVC to prevent substantial inflow into the right atrium from the IVC. The second balloon is then expanded to limit inflow into the right atrium from the SVC, and a medical procedure is performed within the patient's body. |
| US10426481B2 |
Implantable layer assemblies
A staple cartridge assembly for use with a surgical instrument is disclosed. The staple cartridge assembly comprises a staple cartridge and a compressible tissue thickness compensator. The staple cartridge defines a longitudinal axis. The staple cartridge comprises a cartridge body and a plurality of staples stored in the cartridge body. The compressible tissue thickness compensator comprises a deck-facing side, a tissue-facing side, a first portion, and a second portion. The second portion comprises a curved depression on the tissue-facing side of the compressible tissue thickness compensator. The curved depression partially extends through the second portion of the compressible tissue thickness compensator. The curved depression is transverse to the longitudinal axis defined by the staple cartridge. |
| US10426476B2 |
Circular fastener cartridges for applying radially expandable fastener lines
A fastener cartridge assembly for use with a circular surgical fastening device. The fastener cartridge assembly includes a cartridge body that has a circular deck. A plurality of fastener cavities is provided in the circular deck. Each fastener cavity includes two cavity ends wherein one cavity end of each of the fastener cavities is positioned on a first circular axis having a first radius and wherein the other cavity end of each fastener cavity is positioned on a second circular axis that has a second radius that differs from the first radius. |
| US10426475B2 |
Surgical device
A medical instrument comprising: (A) a first joint comprising a first member and a second member, the first member configured to be repositionable with respect to the second member in an X-Y plane; (B) a second joint operatively coupled to the first joint, the second joint comprising a third member and a fourth member, the third member configured to be repositionable with respect to the fourth member in a Y-Z plane perpendicular to the X-Y plane; and, (C) a controller operatively coupled to the first joint and the second joint, the controller including a first control configured to direct repositioning of at least one of the first member and the second member, and a second control configured to direct repositioning of at least one of the third member and the fourth member. |
| US10426465B1 |
Mechanical, hose-less, cable-less, re-usable dynamic compression bone staple delivery device with attributes built into handle
A device for deploying a staple into desired bone has a staple cartridge for retaining a bone staple and a spring-loaded plunger shaft having a distal end proximal to the bone staple, the plunger shaft being retained in a proximal orientation by a latch. Squeezing a trigger releases the latch, so that the plunger shaft moves to its distal position, striking the staple and deploying the staple distally into a bone site. An additional method step, in the event that one wishes to deploy a differently sized staple, involves detaching the staple cartridge from the device and attaching a differently-sized staple cartridge to the device. |
| US10426463B2 |
Surgical instrument having a feedback system
A powered surgical stapler comprising a housing, a motor, an actuator movable between an unactuated state and an actuated state, a counter, an elongate shaft, a lockout system, a firing member, a display, and an end effector comprising a first jaw, a second jaw, a channel, a staple cartridge, and an anvil is disclosed. The second jaw is movable from an open position toward a closed position when the actuator is in the actuated state. The firing member translates through the staple cartridge during a firing stroke. The display displays the position of the firing member, a locked-out condition where the firing member is prevented from performing a firing stroke, and an actuation count comprising the number of firing strokes performed by the firing member. The firing member is placed in the locked-out condition when the second jaw is not in the closed position. |
| US10426462B2 |
Side loading knot cutter
An instrument for securing a knot disposed in surgical suture is provided. The instrument includes a side-loading channel disposed along the side of a knot pusher, the side-loading channel configured to receive the suture into the knot pusher. A method of operation is disclosed. |
| US10426461B2 |
Surgical access devices having a variable tissue approach angle
Surgical access devices having wound closure features incorporated as part of the device are provided. The devices allow suture to be inserted directly into the device and operated to close an opening through which the device is disposed as or shortly after the device is removed from the surgical site. Further, the wound closure features allow for various orientations of wound closure to be achieved by adjusting an angle at which the suture enters tissue surrounding the opening to be closed. Some of the wound closure features provided for include openings formed in both the housing and cannula of the surgical access device, multiple openings formed in one or both the housing and cannula, locations of the openings being adjustable or otherwise movable, and various flexible seals. Other features, as well as methods of closing an opening through which the surgical access device was disposed, are also provided. |
| US10426458B2 |
Knotless suture fastener installation system
A knotless suture fastener installation system for securing medical devices such as cardiac implants. The knotless suture fasteners may be spring-biased so as to grip onto sutures passed therethrough. The system includes a fastener deployment tool with a proximal handle and a distal shaft to which a fastener cartridge attaches. A plurality of disposable cartridges are sequentially attached to the end of the deployment tool and used to secure the medical implant one fastener at a time. The deployment tool may also cut the sutures being fastened. |
| US10426454B2 |
Orthopedic tools for implantation
The present application is generally directed to improved instruments and instrument features for distraction and tissue retraction. In particular, the present application is directed to distraction blades and wide blocking blades that can be used together, or individually, to assist in the distraction of bone and the retraction of tissue during a surgical procedure, such as a spinal fusion procedure. |
| US10426452B1 |
Lateral retractor system for minimizing muscle damage in spinal surgery
A lateral retractor system for forming a surgical pathway to a patient's intervertebral disc space includes a single dilator and a retractable dual-tapered-blade assembly. The single dilator may feature a narrow rectangular body for insertion at an insertion orientation parallel to the fibers of the patient's psoas muscle and at an approximate 45-degree angle to the patient's spine. The retractable dual-tapered-blade assembly consists of only two blade subassemblies, each having a blade bordered by adjustable wings, along with built-in lighting and video capabilities. The dual-tapered-blade assembly may be passed over the single dilator at the insertion orientation and rotated approximately 45-50 degrees from the insertion orientation to a final rotated orientation parallel to the intervertebral disc space before the two blade subassemblies are retracted away from one another to create the surgical pathway. Other embodiments are also disclosed. |
| US10426446B2 |
Straw for the preservation of a predetermined dose of liquid-based substance, in particular pure or diluted animal semen; and set comprising it
The container straw comprises a tube (11) and a stopper (12) that is permeable to gasses and impermeable to liquids, which stopper (12) is arranged in the tube (11) near one end (16), characterized in that it comprises an indicator component (20) configured to emit, at least when the container straw (10) is full, light the spectrum of which contains at least one spike having a peak of predetermined wavelength. The assembly comprises the container straw (10) and a container straw recognition device (26). |
| US10426443B2 |
Object information acquiring apparatus and control method for same
Provided is an object information acquiring apparatus including elements with which an acoustic wave is transmitted to and received from an object and converted into a plurality of received signals, a processor that acquires a power intensity signal of the inside of the object, and a corrector that corrects the power intensity signal, the processor being configured to calculate correlation values of frequency components, perform frequency average processing on a correlation matrix that is a set of the plurality of calculated correlation values to acquire a first power intensity signal, and reduce variance of elements in the diagonal direction of the correlation matrix to acquire a second power intensity signal, and the corrector being configured to output a power intensity signal subjected to correction processing. |
| US10426440B2 |
Subject information obtaining apparatus, method for obtaining subject information, and program
A subject information obtaining apparatus includes: a plurality of conversion elements configured to receive an elastic wave and convert the elastic wave into a plurality of received signals, a storage unit configured to store a plurality of reference signals corresponding to shapes of the object inside a subject, and an FDI adaptive processing unit configured to execute the FDI method and the adaptive signal processing using the plurality of received signals and two or more reference signals among the plurality of reference signals, in order to obtain two or more power intensity distributions for the two or more reference signals. |
| US10426439B2 |
Method and apparatus for obtaining elasticity information about region of interest by using shear wave
A probe irradiates an ultrasound wave to an object to induce a shear wave and first elasticity information is obtained according to a first calculating scheme. An internal region of interest of the object is set based on shear modulus values included in the first elasticity information. Second elasticity information is obtained based on the shear wave induced to the internal region of interest, according to a second calculating scheme. Accurate elasticity information is acquired by using the first and second elasticity information to obtain third elasticity information from which an elastography image is generated for display to a user. |
| US10426430B2 |
Automated three dimensional aortic root measurement and modeling
An ultrasound system for planning a surgical implantation of a prosthetic aortic valve produces three dimensional images of the aortic root region of a patient. An electronic model of an aortic root is accessed and fitted to the aortic root in a three dimensional ultrasound image. Preferably the aortic root model exhibits closed contour cross-sections which are fitted to the endothelial lining of the aortic root in the ultrasound image. A medial axis of the fitted model is identified and radii measured from the medical axis to the border of the fitted model. The radii are joined to identify a surface forming a mesh model fitted to the aortic root anatomy of the patient. The shape and dimensions of the fitted model may be used to fabricate a custom prosthetic valve for aortic valve replacement. |
| US10426427B2 |
System and instrument for delivering an object and method for detecting delivery
The invention relates to a system (10) for providing an object (2) in a body (1), a processor (18) arranged to be used in the system (10) for providing an object (2) in a body (1), an instrument (12) for providing an object (2) into a body (1), a method for detecting a providing of an object (2) in a body (1) and a software product for detecting a providing of an object (2) in a body (1). In order to allow for a providing of an object (2) in a body (1) and a detecting hereof while avoiding the drawbacks on the known approaches, e.g. giving an opportunity for reliable localization in ultrasound images used for real-time monitoring of a medical procedure with reduced error proneness to electromagnetic interference, the invention utilizes the finding that the characteristics of a reception or transmission of an ultrasound transducer (24, 26) are influenced by the surrounding environment of the ultrasound transducer (24, 26). By detecting changes in the characteristics the presence or absence of an object (2) to be provided at the ultrasound transducer (24, 26) is determined. |
| US10426424B2 |
System and method for generating and performing imaging protocol simulations
A computer-implemented method for generating and simulating a computed tomography (CT) protocol is provided. The method includes receiving, via a graphical user interface, at a processor user input including patient population size settings and scan technique settings for modeling the effects of the scan technique settings across a patient population as a function of patient size. The method also includes generating, via the processor, a patient population profile based on at least the patient population size settings and the scan technique settings, wherein the patient population profile includes specific CT scan technique settings to be applied across different size ranges of the patient population as a function of patient size. The method further includes displaying, on the graphical user interface, one or more visualization elements illustrating the effect of these specific CT scan technique settings on specific imaging metrics across the patient population. |
| US10426421B2 |
Methods and systems for processing molecular imaging data based on analysis of a respiratory motion waveform
Methods and systems are provided for analyzing a respiratory motion waveform acquired during acquiring imaging data with a molecular imaging device. In one embodiment, a method comprises acquiring imaging data with a molecular imaging apparatus, analyzing a respiratory motion waveform acquired during the acquiring imaging data, and applying gating to the acquired imaging data based on the analyzed respiratory motion waveform. In this way, gating may be applied to the acquired imaging data in order to generate an image for medical diagnosis with increased image quality and accuracy. |
| US10426418B2 |
Phantoms and methods and kits using the same
One aspect of the invention provides a phantom including a confined fluidic path defining a plurality of regions of monotonically decreasing, discrete cross-sectional dimensions with respect to an imaging plane. Another aspect of the invention provides a method of assessing imaging. The method includes: placing a phantom as described herein within an imaging system; flowing one or more fluids through the phantom; and capturing one or more images of the phantom. Another aspect of the invention provides a kit for assessing imaging. The kit includes a phantom as described herein and instructions for use. |
| US10426417B2 |
Computed tomography (CT) hybrid data acquisition
An imaging system (200) includes a radiation source (208) that emits radiation that traverses an examination region. The imaging system further includes a hybrid data acquisition system (212) that receives radiation that traverses the examination region. The hybrid data acquisition system includes a phase-contrast sub-portion (304) spanning a sub-portion of a full field of view. The hybrid data acquisition system further includes at least one of an integrating portion (302, 702, 804, 806, 902) or a spectral portion (402, 704, 706, 802, 1002) spanning the full field of view. The hybrid data acquisition system generates a phase-contrast signal and at least one of an integration signal or a spectral signal. The imaging system further includes a reconstructor (216) that reconstructs the phase-contrast signal and at least one of the integration single or the spectral signal to generate volumetric image data indicative of the examination region. |
| US10426416B2 |
System and method for digital radiography
The present disclosure relates to a system and method for digital radiography. The system may include an X-ray generation module, an X-ray acquisition module, a control module, a support module and a power supply module. The system may include one or more moving components. The X-ray acquisition module may have different configurations, such as a vertical configuration, a horizontal configuration and a free-style configuration. The control module may be configured for controlling the motion of the moving components, the selection of an X-ray acquisition module of a specific configuration, and parameters of the X-ray exposure and image acquisition. The support module may include a system of guiding rails. The power supply module may include a supercapacitor. |
| US10426405B2 |
Methods and devices combining multiple cardiac rate measurements with activation and arrhythmia analysis correction
In some examples, cardiac cycle detection may be used as a more or less default approach to cardiac activity tracking. Additional rate measurement relying on different sources or analyses may require extra power consumption over the cycle detection methods. Therefore, new methods and devices are disclosed that selectively activate a second cardiac rate measurement when needed. In some illustrative methods and devices, decisions are made as to whether and which previously collected data, if any, is to be discarded, replaced, or corrected upon activation of the second cardiac rate measurement. |
| US10426399B1 |
Method and device for in-home sleep and signal analysis
The present invention provides a method of conducting a sleep analysis by collecting physiologic and kinetic data from a subject, preferably via a wireless in-home data acquisition system, while the subject attempts to sleep at home. The sleep analysis, including clinical and research sleep studies and cardiorespiratory studies, can be used in the diagnosis of sleeping disorders and other diseases or conditions with sleep signatures, such as Parkinson's, epilepsy, chronic heart failure, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, or other neurological, cardiac, pulmonary, or muscular disorders. The method of the present invention can also be used to determine if environmental factors at the subject's home are preventing restorative sleep. |
| US10426393B2 |
Systems and methods for monitoring pilot health
Pilot health monitoring systems, methods, and apparatuses are provided. A pilot health monitoring system is configured to collect information regarding the pilot's physiological and/or physical characteristics, and information regarding a state of the aircraft; analyze the information; determine a health condition of the pilot and/or a state of the aircraft; and/or provide warnings and/or commands as a function of the information. |
| US10426390B2 |
Devices, systems and methods for actuation and retraction in fluid collection
The disclosed apparatus, systems and methods relate to devices, systems and methods for the collection of bodily fluids involving a single-use actuation and retraction mechanism disposed within a collector. |
| US10426387B2 |
Direct light differential measurement system
A measurement system for measuring blood characteristics includes a controller, an emitter, a sensor, a reference photo sensor, and a mask. The emitter emits light at a plurality of wavelengths from a first side of a blood flow channel to a second side of the blood flow channel. The sensor is provided on the second side of the blood flow channel. The reference photo sensor is provided on the first side of the blood flow channel. The mask is provided on the first side blocking reflected light other than from the light from the emitter to enter the reference photo sensor. The controller compensates measurements from the sensor based upon measurements from the reference photo sensor. |
| US10426385B2 |
Methods and systems for improving the reliability of orthogonally redundant sensors
Methods and systems for sensor calibration and sensor glucose (SG) fusion are used advantageously to improve the accuracy and reliability of orthogonally redundant glucose sensor devices, which may include optical and electrochemical glucose sensors. Calibration for both sensors may be achieved via fixed-offset and/or dynamic regression methodologies, depending, e.g., on sensor stability and Isig-Ratio pair correlation. For SG fusion, respective integrity checks may be performed for SG values from the optical and electrochemical sensors, and the SG values calibrated if the integrity checks are passed. Integrity checks may include checking for sensitivity loss, noise, and drift. If the integrity checks are failed, in-line sensor mapping between the electrochemical and optical sensors may be performed prior to calibration. The electrochemical and optical SG values may be weighted (as a function of the respective sensor's overall reliability index (RI)) and the weighted SGs combined to obtain a single, fused SG value. |
| US10426384B2 |
Glucose sensor
A method for determining the glucose value in blood or in interstitial liquids and to a glucose sensor including a catheter which has one or more openings in the region of the distal end of the catheter; a first optical waveguide which is arranged in the catheter and which includes a coupling surface at the distal end of the optical waveguide; a measuring probe which is arranged in the region of the distal end of the catheter, is coupled to the coupling surface of the first optical waveguide, and has a mirror arranged opposite the coupling surface of the first optical waveguide and a detection chamber between the coupling surface of the first optical waveguide and the mirror; a detection liquid for glucose in the detection chamber; and a membrane which encloses at least the detection chamber filled with the detection liquid and which has a separation capacity of maximally 20 kDA. |
| US10426383B2 |
Muting glucose sensor oxygen response and reducing electrode edge growth with pulsed current plating
The invention disclosed herein includes amperometric glucose sensors having electrodes formed from processes that electrodeposit platinum black in a manner that produces relatively smooth three dimensional metal architectures, ones that contribute to sensor reliability and stability. Embodiments of the invention provide analyte sensors having such uniform electrode architectures as well as methods for making and using these sensor electrodes. A number of working embodiments of the invention are shown to be useful in amperometric glucose sensors worn by diabetic individuals. |
| US10426380B2 |
Method and apparatus for monitoring cardio-pulmonary health
Disclosed is a cardio-pulmonary health monitoring apparatus. The apparatus comprises a contactless motion sensor configured to generate one or more movement signals representing bodily movement of a patient during a monitoring session; a processor; and a memory storing program instructions configured to cause the processor to carry out a method of processing the one or more movement signals. The method comprises extracting one or more sleep disordered breathing features from the one or more movement signals, and predicting whether a clinical event is likely to occur during a predetermined prediction horizon based on the one or more sleep disordered breathing features. |
| US10426377B2 |
Determining a location of a member
An volume of a patient can be mapped with a system operable to identify a plurality of locations and save a plurality of locations of a mapping instrument. The mapping instrument can include one or more electrodes that can sense a voltage that can be correlated to a three dimensional location of the electrode at the time of the sensing or measurement. Therefore, a map of a volume can be determined based upon the sensing of the plurality of points without the use of other imaging devices. An implantable medical device can then be navigated relative to the mapping data. |
| US10426375B2 |
Methods for biomedical targeting and delivery and devices and systems for practicing the same
The present disclosure provides methods for targeting a biomedical system. Aspects of the subject methods include determining the trajectory of a targeting device using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of a MRI-visible style of a trajectory guide that is compatible with the targeting device. Targeted biomedical systems may be utilized for a variety of purposes including targeted delivery of a therapeutic, holding a therapeutic device, positioning of a therapeutic device and other uses. Also provided are devices and systems that can be used in practicing the described methods including but not limited to trajectory guides and adjustable targeting systems, as well as non-transitory computer readable medium storing instructions that, when executed by a computing device, cause a computing device to perform steps of the described methods. |
| US10426370B2 |
Electromyographic controlled vehicles and chairs
The present invention is intended to provide an EMG signal controller or a wheelchair using an EMG signal controller to allow full vehicular direct drive control, and wheelchair accessory control, by using one or more EMG sensors applied to certain muscles of a subject, and translating the movement of the muscles of the subject that the EMG sensors are connected, to electrical signals causing for the operation of a motorized wheelchair. The controller and wheelchair are designed specifically for paralyzed individuals with limited motion, but may be used by any subject with or without any physical or nervous system disabilities. The present invention further provides an emergency stop which is activated in the event that the subject using the wheelchair experiences a seizure or other neurological shock. |
| US10426368B2 |
Method and system for cardiac ischemia detection
Disclosed herein are methods and systems providing improvements enhancing speed and accuracy in interpreting the electrocardiogram (ECG) for ischemia identification using a graphical presentation. An ischemia criteria and ST segment measurements to be tested are graphically presented simultaneously. The graphical presentation allows the violation of the ischemia criteria to be visualized without any ambiguity. To further ensure that such a condition will not be overlooked, additional graphical highlighting is provided. This graphical approach can be used to improve the detection of conditions that fulfill the specified ischemia criteria and reduce the variation of individual interpretation for patients with border-line ST segment changes. |
| US10426366B2 |
Systems, methods, and uses of Bayes-optimal nonlinear filtering algorithm
A stochastic Bayesian nonlinear filtering system and method that improves the filtering of noisy signals by providing efficiency, power, speed, and flexibility. The filter only requires the likelihood function p(observation|state) to determine the system state and works in various measurement models. This allows for the processing of noisy signals to be used in real time, such as in a biofeedback device that senses noisy surface electromyography muscle electrical activity, filters the sensed signal using the nonlinear filtering method, and provides vibrations based on the muscular activity. |
| US10426364B2 |
Automatic method to delineate or categorize an electrocardiogram
A method for computerizing delineation and/or multi-label classification of an ECG signal, includes: applying a neural network to the ECG whereby labelling the ECG, and optionally displaying the labels according to time, optionally with the ECG signal. |
| US10426353B2 |
Photoacoustic apparatus, signal processing method, and storage medium storing program
An apparatus includes a reception unit configured to receive a photoacoustic wave generated when an object is irradiated with light and output a received signal, and a processing unit configured to obtain an initial acoustic pressure distribution in the object by using the received signal and obtain object information by using an equation representing propagation of the light which includes the initial acoustic pressure distribution and a correction term including a background absorption coefficient distribution of the object. |
| US10426351B2 |
Systems and methods for spatial positioning of diagnostic and or treatment probe based on surface profile detection
Systems and methods are disclosed in which a diagnostic probe is configured for performing diagnostic measurements and/or therapeutic interventions and for measuring the local surface profile of a local surface region an object. Various example embodiments are described in which the surface profile of the local surface region, when compared to the surface profile of an extended surface region, is employed to provide guidance for positioning and/or orienting the probe when performing a diagnostic measurement. The surface profile within the local surface region may be employed to generate feedback for repeating a previous diagnostic measurement, such that the repeat measurement is performed at the previous location on the object. In other embodiments, surface profile detection is employed to control the positional and/or orientational probe alignment during an iterative tissue removal method in which successive tissue layers are removed when the presence of a pathology is confirmed via a diagnostic measurement. |
| US10426350B2 |
Methods and systems for tracking and guiding sensors and instruments
A shared-housing ultrasound transducer and machine-vision camera system is disclosed for registering the transducer's x, y, z position in space and pitch, yaw, and roll orientation with respect to an object, such as a patient's body. The position and orientation are correlated with transducer scan data, and scans of the same region of the object are compared in order to reduce ultrasound artifacts and speckles. The system can be extended to interoperative gamma probes or other non-contact sensor probes and medical instruments. Methods are disclosed for computer or remote guiding of a sensor probe or instrument with respect to saved positions and orientations of the sensor probe. |
| US10426348B2 |
Using differential time-frequency tissue-response spectroscopy to evaluate living body response to a drug
A phenotypic profiling method for drug/dose physiological response of living bodies utilizes feature recognition to segment the information in time-frequency tissue-response spectrograms to construct N-dimensional feature vectors. The feature vectors are used to generate a correlation matrix among a large number of different stimuli in the form of drugs, doses and conditions. Multi-dimensional scaling is applied to the correlation matrix to form a two-dimensional map of response relationships that retains rank distances from the higher-dimensionality feature matrix. The two-dimensional phenotypic profile space displays compact regions indicative of particular physiological responses, such as regions of enhanced active transport, membrane undulations and blebbing. |
| US10426347B2 |
System and method for specular reflection detection and reduction
A system and method of specular reflection detection and reduction includes a processing unit including one or more processors and an imaging unit coupled to the processing unit. The imaging unit includes one or more first illuminators for providing illumination of a region of interest, one or more first detectors for detecting reflections of the illumination, one or more second illuminators for triggering fluorescing of one or more fluorescent materials in the region of interest, and one or more second detectors for detecting the fluorescing of the fluorescent materials. The processing unit is configured to receive a first image from the first detectors, determine one or more regions of high specular reflection in the first image, mask out the regions of high specular reflection in the first image, and generate a composite image based on the masked first image and the detected fluorescence. The first image includes the detected reflections. |
| US10426344B2 |
Medical service support device, medical service support system and medical service support method
To provide a medical service support device, a medical service support method and a medical service support system capable of properly watching patients in accordance with states of the patients. A medical service support device includes an electrocardiogram sensor attached to a patient and measuring electrocardiogram data of the patient, an analysis unit analyzing the electrocardiogram data, an acceleration sensor detecting a motion of the patient, and an attention calling unit transmitting attention calling information and patient identification information for specifying the patient toward the external portion of the device when it is determined that the patient is in a REM sleep state based on an analysis result by the analysis unit as well as determined that the patient has moved to a given state based on a detection result by the acceleration sensor. |
| US10426336B2 |
Optical coherence tomography system combining two wavelengths
An optical coherence tomography (OCT) system combining multiple wavelengths is generally described. In an example, the OCT system includes a first light source configured to emit a first beam having a first wavelength. The OCT system further includes a second light source configured to emit a second beam having a second wavelength. The OCT system further includes an interferometer. The first beam and the second beam are configured to be directed into the interferometer. The interferometer includes a reference path and an interferometer sample path. The OCT system further includes a first beam splitter configured to divide, from an output of the interferometer sample path the first beam into a first sample path, and the second beam into a second sample path. The OCT system further includes a second beam splitter configured to combine the first beam and the second beam into a common axis. |
| US10426328B2 |
Confocal imaging using astigmatism
The present disclosure provides computing device implemented methods, apparatuses, and computing device readable media for confocal imaging using astigmatism. Confocal imaging can include receiving an image of a portion of an object captured by a confocal imaging device having a particular astigmatic character, determining an image pattern associated with the image, and determining a distance between a focus plane of the confocal imaging device and the portion of the object based, at least in part, on information regarding the image pattern. Confocal imaging can also include receiving data representing an image pattern associated with an image of an object captured by a confocal imaging device having a particular astigmatic character and having an image sensor with a plurality of pixels, and determining a positional relationship between the object and a focus plane of the confocal imaging device based on a distribution of the diffraction pattern over a portion of the plurality of pixels. |
| US10426325B2 |
Image capturing system and electronic endoscope system
An image capturing system, comprising: a light source device that emits illumination light containing wavelength regions; an image pickup device having an RGB filter; and an image processing unit to calculate a first index representing a molar concentration ratio of a first biological substance and a second biological substance contained in the living tissue, wherein the wavelength regions comprise: a first wavelength region corresponding to a B filter; and a second wavelength region corresponding to a G filter, wherein: in the first wavelength region, a value of image data B varies depending on the molar concentration ratio; the second wavelength region contains a plurality of isosbestic points of the living tissue, and, in the second wavelength region, a value of image data G takes a constant value without depending on the molar concentration ratio. |
| US10426323B2 |
Objective lens for endoscopes and endoscope
The number of lenses within an objective lens for endoscopes is only three. The objective lens for endoscopes includes, in order from the object side, a first lens which is a single lens having a negative refractive power and a concave surface toward the object side, an aperture stop, and a cemented lens. The cemented lens is formed by cementing one positive lens and one negative lens together. Conditional formulae related to the distance from the surface toward the object side of the first lens to the aperture stop and the Abbe's numbers of the positive lens and the negative lens that constitute the cemented lens are satisfied. |
| US10426319B2 |
Imaging device, attachment for imaging device and image processing method
A imaging device includes: a spotlight emitting unit configured to emit two parallel spotlights; an imaging element configured to capture a measurement frame image having two spot areas irradiated with the spotlights and a plurality of first frame images which do not have the two spot areas, during capturing a moving image; and a controller configured to generate a grid image having a plurality of grid lines arranged at intervals set on the basis of the distance between the two spot areas in the measurement frame image, generate a plurality of second frame images by superimposing the grid image on the first frame images, and display the second frame images on a display unit. |
| US10426316B2 |
Shoe sole cleaning device
A shoe sole cleaning device may include a fluid reservoir capsule having an inner chamber for containing a cleaning solution. The shoe cleaning device may also include a trough and a fluid pump operably connected to a fluid exit port of the fluid reservoir capsule to pump the cleaning solution from the fluid exit port to the trough. A brush may be disposed partially within the trough such that some of its bristles are at least partially submersible in the cleaning solution in the trough. A motor may cause the brush to rotate about an axial shaft picking up the cleaning solution from the trough to clean a shoe's sole. A fluid recycle conduit may transport the cleaning solution from the trough back to the inner chamber of the fluid reservoir capsule when the cleaning solution in the trough reaches a predetermined height. |
| US10426311B2 |
Liquid dispensing apparatus
A portable liquid dispensing apparatus is described, which comprises a battery, a heating element, a liquid reservoir, a pump, an outlet, and a pipe, extending from the reservoir to the outlet and passing adjacent the heating element. In operation, the pump drives liquid from the reservoir into and through the pipe while the power source causes the heating element to heat the liquid passing through the portion of the pipe adjacent to the heating element to be expelled from the outlet at a temperature greater than the ambient temperature. |
| US10426302B2 |
Hand carryable surface cleaning apparatus
A hand vacuum cleaner can include an air inlet conduit having an inlet conduit axis, a suction motor and fan assembly having a suction motor axis of rotation, and an air treatment member. The handle has a hand grip portion that extends upwardly and forwardly and the suction motor is positioned forward of the hand grip portion. |
| US10426300B1 |
Modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf
Modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf has a modular. Modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf has four main modules: a dispenser, a stanchion, a shelf, and a base. Each module may be disassembled and assembled by hand without tools. All components of each module may be disassembled and assembled by hand without tools. The modular aspect of modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf allows the user to easily assemble toilet paper dispenser with shelf with variously colored modules according to the user's taste or according to the season of the year. For instance, during the Christmas season, the user may assemble modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf 5 with red and white modules or modules with Christmas décor on them. During Halloween the user may assemble modular toilet paper dispenser with shelf 5 with orange and black modules, or modules with Halloween décor on them, and so forth. |
| US10426298B2 |
Capped rim system for a bathtub
A bathtub includes a bathing well having a rim and an inner well defined in the rim. The bathtub further includes a rim cap disposed over the rim and an electronic component disposed in at least one of the inner well or the rim cap. |
| US10426297B2 |
Powered nut cracker
A powered nutcracker having a frame, a first nut cracking die mounted to the frame; and a displacement generator mounted to the frame which provides force to move the first nut cracking die to crack a nut. |
| US10426296B2 |
Coffee grinder
An apparatus for grinding coffee beans having a hopper arranged to receive and dispense coffee beans. The coffee grinder also includes a conical burr arranged to grind the coffee beans dispensed by the hopper. The apparatus may be employed to grind roasted coffee beans for use in a coffee extraction (conventional coffee machines), for example in a cafe. |
| US10426292B2 |
Temperature regulation device
Temperature regulation devices for heating food are disclosed. The temperature regulation device is configured to heat food held in a food pan positioned in a well of food service equipment. The temperature regulation device includes a module or housing and heating element, and is configurable in a variety of positions, orientations, locations, or configurations relative to the well and the food pans to accommodate a variety of sizes and configurations of food pans. |
| US10426291B2 |
Food cooker
A method for cooking food can include placing food within an interior of a cook base, a ledge contacting the cook base, a fire ring positioned around the cook base, the fire ring, ledge, and cook base side wall defining a combustible heat source containment area exterior to the cook base side wall; mating a cover to a top edge of the cook base to define a substantially sealed interior cooking chamber, the cover including a cover heat source containment area; placing a first heat source within the combustible heat source containment area; placing a second heat source within the cover heat search containment area of the cover; and igniting the first heat source and the second heat source to cook the food within the substantially sealed interior cooking chamber. |
| US10426287B1 |
Curtain rod
A curtain rod structure has an inner tube, an outer tube and a blocking unit disposed between the inner and outer tubes. The blocking unit is configured for securing and releasing the length adjustment for the inner tube and the outer tube. By rotating one of the inner tube or the outer tube, the packing cover of the blocking unit is released from the outer tube for adjustment. |
| US10426286B2 |
Interior display hanging ornament
An interior display hanging ornament can have an ornament body with a comparatively large access port which allows mementos to be inserted therethrough, a removably attached port cap, a cap release actuator, and a dual hanger loop. The ornament body can be a bulb or other three-dimensional body having an interior space that can hold therein a plurality of mementos. Examples of such mementos include: photographs, shoulder patches, first home keys, post-cards, teaspoons, etc. At least a portion of the body should be transparent. A removably attached port cap can seal the access port. A cap release actuator allows a person to remove the port cap and access the interior of the ornament body. A dual hanger loop can be attached to the port cap to provide an upper loop from which to hang the ornament. A lower loop portion can suspend mementos within the ornament body. |
| US10426283B2 |
Multi-position suit hanger system and method
A multi-position hanger including a main body, a hook, a wishbone and a pants bar. The hook is attached to the main body. The wishbone and the pants bar are also attached to the main body. The wishbone is attached to the main body at a first offset in a first direction from the hook, and the pants bar is attached to the main body at a second offset in a second direction from the hook. Loading the wishbone produces a moment in a first direction and loading the pants bar produces a moment in a second, opposite direction. |
| US10426280B2 |
Multifunctional universal silicon spout adaptor for drinking vessels
A multi-purpose stretchable insert-mounting lid comprises a stretchable hollow body and a rigid ring member. The stretchable hollow body comprises a top opening, a bottom opening and a flexible sidewall. The flexible sidewall is configured to extend over sidewalls of a receptacle of one or more sizes. The top opening is configured to conform to an outlet of the receptacle. The rigid ring member is fixedly attached to an inner surface of the stretchable hollow body proximal to the top opening of the stretchable hollow body. Further, the rigid ring member is configured to restrain the stretchable hollow body against the receptacle. The rigid ring member comprises attachment elements configured to mount one or more insert elements for dispensing contents of the receptacle via the outlet. |
| US10426279B2 |
Bolster pillow
A bolster pillow which provides adequate support, without deforming or collapsing, to a user while being lightweight and commercially viable. The bolster pillow includes an internal rigid tube, a cushioned sleeve, an internal cover, and an external cover. The internal rigid tube acts as the structural support element to ensure the overall shape of the bolster pillow and does not change regardless of the number of uses. The internal sleeve envelops the internal rigid tube and extends from a first end to a second end of the internal rigid tube. The cushioned sleeve adds padding to the bolster pillow for increased comfort. The cushioned sleeve is concentrically positioned with the internal rigid tube and is positioned about the internal cover, opposite the internal rigid tube. The external cover tensionably envelops the internal rigid tube, the internal cover, and the cushioned sleeve. |
| US10426274B2 |
Pocketed spring assembly comprising strings of springs having non-linear separating seams
A bedding or seating product comprises a pocketed spring assembly comprising a plurality of parallel strings of individually pocketed springs. The strings of springs may extend from head-to-foot or side-to-side of the product. Adjacent individually pocketed springs are separated from each other by at least one separating seam. Each of the separating seams comprises a branched end portion. |
| US10426272B2 |
Buoyant pool lounge chair frame and buoyant pool lounge chair using the same
A buoyant pool lounge chair frame and buoyant pool lounge chair using the same are disclosed. In one embodiment of the buoyant pool lounge chair for supporting a person while the buoyant pool chair is floating in water, frame members collectively form an open chair frame including a back frame and leg frame pivotally coupled thereto. Buoyant cushions are attached to the frame members to form a chair seat, a backrest, and a leg rest. A pair of rear pivotal coupling and clutch assemblies are coupled to the seat frame and to the back frame to adjust and fix the angle of recline of the back frame relative to the seat frame. Similarly, a pair of front pivotal coupling and clutch assemblies coupled to the leg frame and to the back frame to adjust and fix the angle of extension of the leg frame relative to the seat frame. |
| US10426271B2 |
Support apparatus, such as a seat, foldable and portable
A supporting apparatus such as a portable seat that can be opened and closed is disclosed having a plurality of poles hinged to junctions. A part of the poles form the legs and another portion form an anchorage on which a foldable surface is stretched when the apparatus is opened. The apparatus also includes traction elements cooperating with the folding surface and which join one another at the end of the poles that do not converge at the junctions. The configuration preset by the orientation of the poles, along with the structural configuration of anti-prism or other extremely stable and rigid configurations, are such that they spread most of the torsional and bending stresses. |
| US10426269B1 |
Chair with appendage accommodations
A chair includes a back member and arm brackets. The back member is tapered toward an end that is adjacent to a seat. The arm brackets are attached under a bottom portion of the seat. Each arm bracket is adjustable to provide a seat clearance area for the seat when one or more of the arm brackets are adjusted up to approximately 90 degrees from an original upright position. |
| US10426266B2 |
Quick mounting holder structure for sinking mechanical extension device of functional sofa
The present invention discloses a quick mounting holder structure for sinking mechanical extension device of functional sofa, which includes a mounting support, a stretchable component, a backrest component, and a main body. The mounting support, the stretchable component, the backrest component are rotatably installed in the main body. The mounting support includes a crossbeam and at least one mounting piece. The crossbeam includes a side panel. At least one mounting piece is fixed on the side panel and is perpendicular to the side panel. The mounting support and wooden frame are fixed by an electric drill using a screw through the mounting hole. The operation is simple and quick. Further, at least one mounting piece is fixed on the side panel, lowering the mounting height, so that the height of the whole sofa and rocking chair is lowered. Thus, the comfortableness of the user is improved. |
| US10426261B2 |
Flexible retention systems for portable electronic devices
A retention system for securing a portable electronic device to the work surface can include an elongated member. The elongated member can be adapted to couple with a work surface. The retention system can include a device clip. The device clip can be coupled to the elongated member. The device clip can be slidably engaged with the elongated member. The device clip can be adapted to engage with an edge of the portable electronic device located on the work surface. |
| US10426257B2 |
Automatic handle assembly system for paint brush
An automatic handle assembly system for a paint brush, including a feeding device, a conveying device, a handle pushing device, a pneumatic system, and a control system. The feeding device is used for transporting a glue-filled paint brush head to an entrance of the conveying device. The conveying device is used for realizing transportation, pressing and precise positioning of the paint brush head. The handle pushing device is used for pushing a paint brush handle to precisely insert into the paint brush head. The feeding device, the conveying device, and the handle pushing device are all connected to the pneumatic system and the control system. |
| US10426256B2 |
Bristle insert, brush with such bristle insert, and method for manufacturing such bristle insert
A bristle insert, in particular for a brush, is formed by at least one bristle pack having a plurality of plastic bristles whose ends are fused to each other to form a self-supporting holding element. A brush with such a bristle insert, and a method for manufacturing such a bristle insert is also provided. |
| US10426255B2 |
Oral care instrument
A toothbrush is provided that includes a base component having a gripping region and an oral engaging region defining a longitudinal axis along a length of the oral engaging region and a transverse axis along a width of the oral engaging region. The oral engaging region has bilateral symmetry with respect to the longitudinal axis and can comprise wherein the oral engaging region has bilateral symmetry with respect to the longitudinal axis and comprises a first distal region having an approximately concave contour tapering to a second middle region having an approximately convex contour and widening to a third proximal region having an approximately concave contour. The oral engaging region can support a plurality of cleaning elements along a front side and a plurality of soft cleaning elements along a second side opposite the first. |
| US10426251B2 |
Oral care system and oral care material dispenser
An oral care dispenser system in one embodiment includes a toothbrush and removable dispenser. The dispenser includes an elongated housing with reservoir containing an oral care material, an applicator at a distal end, and an actuator at a proximal end. An elevator disposed in the housing forms a movable wall of the reservoir. The elevator is operably coupled to a drive screw via an extension member threadably engaged with the screw. Rotating the drive screw in a first direction with the actuator distally advances the elevator in the housing to dispense the oral care material. The elevator is retractable by rotating the actuator in a second direction without uncoupling elevator from the extension member. |
| US10426250B2 |
Oral care implement
An oral care implement that includes a conical tuft of bristles. In one embodiment, the invention is an oral care implement that includes a handle and a head coupled to the handle, the head having a front surface. A plurality of tooth cleaning elements extend from the front surface of the head. The plurality of tooth cleaning elements include a conical tuft that has a bristle wall having an inner surface defining a cavity, the cavity having a transverse cross-sectional area that increases with distance from the front surface of the head. Furthermore, in some embodiments the bristle wall terminates in an annular top surface that is inclined relative to the front surface of the head. In some embodiments, the head includes more than one of the conical tufts, such as two of the conical tufts or four of the conical tufts. |
| US10426246B2 |
Cosmetic container
Provided herein is a cosmetic vessel including a discharge unit discharging cosmetics to an outside; and a discharge plate provided at one side of the discharge unit from which the cosmetics are discharged, including at least one discharge hole, wherein the discharge plate is provided with a discharge plate processed portion made of a material different from that of the discharge plate on at least a portion of at least one surface. |
| US10426241B2 |
Insulated soft-body cooler
Aspects of the present disclosure relate to an insulated, waterproof, soft-side cooler. The soft-side cooler may comprise an insulated core formed form a single piece of foam. Further, the soft-side cooler may comprise a zipper configuration that allows for zipping down the middle of the top of the soft-side cooler, thus allowing for the full, six-sided insulation while also allowing for wide-mouth opening that allows users easy access into the insulated compartment. |
| US10426240B2 |
Operating handle device
When a user pushes an operating member to one side in a longitudinal direction of arms, holding of a holding member is released and the arms can be expanded and contracted, while when the user pushes the operating member to the other side in the longitudinal direction of the arms, locking of a locked body by an engaging and disengaging member is released, and a handle body can be pivoted around a pivoting center shaft with respect to a carry case body. |
| US10426236B1 |
Multi-function double-canopy umbrella
A multi-function double-canopy umbrella comprises: a first foot, a second foot, a mounting plate bolted to the first and second feet, a lower post attached to the mounting plate, an upper post, an inner core inserted into the lower and upper posts, a central tube, a spool, a crank rotatably attached to the spool, a rope threaded through the central tube, central ribs, central arms pivotably attached to the central ribs, an adjustable central canopy attached to the central ribs to adjust to different heights, an intersector slidably attached to the central tube, first ribs pivotably connected to the intersector and central arms, second ribs, multi-rib-connecting cores slidably connected to the first and second ribs to adjust the multi-function double-canopy umbrella to multiple different sizes, raising arms foldably attached to the intersector, an adjustable ring canopy attached to the first and second ribs, and adjusting flaps sewn to the adjustable ring canopy to adjust it to multiple different sizes. |
| US10426232B2 |
Zip fastener
A zip fastener (10) comprises two opposed sets of teeth (14) which are shaped such that those on one set (12a) can fit between those on the other set (12b). At least some adjacent teeth of opposed sets (12a, 12b) have facing surfaces (17a, 17b) shaped so as engage and to inhibit lateral separation of the sets, and such that each tooth can undergo at least limited angular movement relative to the adjacent tooth. The teeth (14) within a set (12) are held at a predetermined spacing along the set by linking strips (16) aligned generally along the center line of the set (12). Each tooth (14) defines a strip location (20) facing the opposed set of teeth, such that the linking strip (16) on one set (12a) fits in the strip location (20) on the other set (12b). Since the tooth spacing is set by the linking strips (16), the sets (12) of teeth (14) can lie on a curved path. |
| US10426231B2 |
Molded surface fastener, cushion body, cushion body manufacturing method, and molding die
A molded surface fastener comprises at least one surface fastener portion and a foldable piece portion that extends from the surface fastener portion. At least a part of the foldable piece portion has flexibility. The surface fastener portion has a pair of first barrier portions and a second barrier portion. A cushion body with the molded surface fastener anchored to a prescribed position while a plurality of engaging elements are in an exposed state can be stably manufactured by way of foam molding the cushion body using the molded surface fastener. |
| US10426229B2 |
Footwear manufacturing process
A method of reclaiming used tennis balls and transforming the material reclaimed from the tennis balls into soles for footwear. This multi-step process requires acquiring used tennis balls, grinding the tennis balls into ground rubber bits (usable elements) and tennis ball “fuzz” (unusable elements). The rubber and fuzz are passed through a screen which allows the rubber bits to exit the screen but retains the fuzz. The rubber is then mixed with an H2O and Polyurethane mixture to form a rubber mixture. This mixture is then pressed to a desired thickness in a hydraulic press, cured, and then cut out into a desired shoe sole shape and size which can be used to manufacture footwear. |
| US10426223B2 |
Three layer shoe construction with improved cushioning and flexibility
A three-layered shoe construction having an outsole with a first section located in the arch portion and extending into and towards the medial side of both the forefoot and hind foot areas, and a second section located in the remainder of the outsole, the first section including a plurality of horizontal grooves, the second section including a plurality of small and elongated apertures, the outsole having a first cavity on its interior face; a dual-density midsole having a first density in the forefoot area and a second density in the hind foot area, the second density being greater than the first density, the midsole having a second cavity on its proximal face; and an insole having a top face including a plurality of raised projections, the outer perimeter and medial half of the arch portion being smooth. The specific construction associated with the three-layered shoe enhances flexibility, cushioning, and breathability. |
| US10426220B2 |
Pointe shoes with enhanced impact protection and resistance to moisture degradation
A pointe shoe combines enhanced impact protection for the toes of a dancer provided by at least one viscoelastic polymer layer, with resistance to moisture degradation of internal structural components of the pointe shoe provided by two surrounding layers of silicone that present a moisture barrier against perspiration. The pointe shoe includes a tip portion, front portion, right side portion, and left side portion having an outer fabric layer; an outer silicone layer bonded to the outer fabric layer presenting an outer moisture barrier; a paper mache layer, attached to the silicone layer; a viscoelastic urethane polymer layer, attached to the paper mache layer, to evenly spread impact of pointed toes of the dancer; an inner silicone layer, attached to the viscoelastic urethane polymer layer, the inner silicone layer presenting an inner moisture barrier to protect at least the paper mache layer from moisture; and an inner breathable fabric layer. |
| US10426213B2 |
Total contact helmet
A total contact helmet, including a body that is customizable to an individual's head and having force distribution means for distributing the force of an impact to a large surface area of the body. A total contact helmet insert, including a body that is customizable to an individual's head and having force distribution means for distributing the force of an impact to a large surface area of the body, the total contact helmet insert being insertable under an existing helmet or as an inner shell as part of an existing helmet. A method of protecting the head of a user by the user wearing the total contact helmet, and when receiving an outside impacting force to the total contact helmet, distributing the force of impact over the surface area of the total contact helmet. |
| US10426210B2 |
Knotting system, knotting method, and method for producing wig using same
A hair knotting system comprises one or more hair knotting apparatuses, installed along the feed direction of the thread, for knotting hair on a thread. The hair knotting apparatus comprises: an insertion groove into which one or more strands of hair are inserted; a hair insertion member having a pull-out hole on the bottom surface of the insertion groove; a hair pull-out member for taking hold and pulling out the hair, which has been inserted in the insertion groove, through the pull-out hole so as to be positioned past the thread from below, and forming a knotting hole as the thread and hair connect; a hair knotting member penetrating the knotting hole from bottom to top to be positioned above the thread; and a hair winding member for taking hold of both ends of the hair pulled out from the hair insertion member, and winding both ends of the hair while rotating around the hair knotting member past the thread from above, wherein the hair knotting member knots the hair on the thread by pulling both ends of the wound hair downward through the knotting hole. |
| US10426206B2 |
Article of apparel utilizing zoned venting and/or other body cooling features or methods
Garments may include: (a) one garment portion having an air permeability of less than 550 ft3/min per ft2; and (b) another garment portion including one or more vented zones, wherein a material forming the vented zones has an air permeability of at least 550 ft3/min per ft2. The vented zones may extend along a center back portion and/or along at least one side portion of the garment. Methods for forming such garments may include: (a) providing one garment portion having an air permeability of less than 550 ft3/min per ft2; (b) providing another garment portion including at least one vented zone, wherein a material forming the vented zone has an air permeability of at least 550 ft3/min per ft2; and (c) forming a garment structure including these garment portions. The vented zones may extend along a center back portion and/or along at least one side portion of the garment structure. In some instances, apparel or equipment (including garments having zoned venting) may be wetted and worn by the athlete prior to the event or exercise, in order to pre-cool the athlete's body. |
| US10426205B2 |
Intelligent fabric, intelligent shoe and intelligent garment
An intelligent fabric includes: a base layer provided with vent holes and a thermal insulation layer arranged on the base layer and moved relative to the base layer; a temperature sensor configured to detect temperature information; and a controller connected to the temperature sensor and the thermal insulation layer, and configured to control the thermal insulation layer to be moved relative to the base layer in accordance with the temperature information detected by the temperature sensor, to switch the thermal insulation layer between a state where the thermal insulation layer covers the vent holes completely and a state where the thermal insulation layer does not cover the vent holes, or among the above two states and a state where the thermal insulation layer covers a portion of the vent holes. |
| US10426204B2 |
Ventilated garment
A ventilated garment is configured to be supported on a wearer to provide ventilation to a body part of the wearer. The garment can include an air flow guide that is defined by inner and outer panels. A blower is positioned in the air flow guide to draw air in through an intake and discharge the air through an outlet of the guide. The guide can be arranged on the garment so the intake is adjacent the base of the back of the wearer and the outlet is adjacent the neck. The garment can include a support cushion in operative alignment with the blower to cushion the body part from the blower when the blower is pressed between the body part and a support surface. |
| US10426203B2 |
Pumping/nursing garment
Apparatus are described herein for providing a garment (e.g. a bra) that can be used by a wearer during extraction of breast milk using a breast pump. In some embodiments, a garment can include an inner panel that defines one or more openings and an outer panel that can cover the openings. Each of the openings can receive a portion of a breast pump, and the inner panel can provide support to the breast pump during milk extraction. The outer panel can be removably coupled to the inner panel with a clasp such that the outer panel can be at least partially removed from the inner panel to gain access to the opening(s). In some embodiments, the inner panel can be removably coupled to another portion of the garment such that the inner panel can be partially removed and/or fully removed from the remaining portions of the garment. |
| US10426202B2 |
System for minimizing multi-dimensional displacement of the body
A garment incorporates shape memory alloy, either in shape memory or super-elastic states, an accelerometer, a power source, a microprocessor, and an algorithm implemented by the microprocessor to learn and adapt to the displacement pattern of the wearer's body during a physical activity. The shape memory alloy is in the form of SMA or super-elastic wires integrated into portions of the garment, whereby activating the wire(s) shortens the corresponding wire to produce a compressive force on the wearer's body within the garment. The system thereby provides real-time, active suspension to control breast displacement, jiggle or bounce. The system provides real-time feedback to a memory or super-elastic material integrated into the garment to provide adaptive force and displacement to counteract the push-off and landing forces at each footfall of the moving wearer affecting displacement of the body. |
| US10426192B2 |
Smoking article
A smoking article (130) comprises a variable flow system configured to vary gaseous flow into or through the smoking article. |
| US10426183B2 |
Apparatus and a method for recovery of meal
The present invention relates to a process for continuous manufacture or recovery of meal and oil from organic material. More specifically the present invention relates to a device and a method for regulating the energy usage and distribution of energy within the system for maintaining continuous production of meal and oil. |
| US10426182B2 |
Method for preserving food
What is described is a method for preserving cooked or pre-cooked food, wherein the cooked or pre-cooked food is kept in a preserving chamber with a controlled atmosphere, substantially at atmospheric pressure and at a predetermined temperature in the range from 57.2° C. to 90° C., for a preservation time of more than at least 24 hours, and wherein the partial oxygen pressure in the chamber is kept below 10 kPa, by at least partially replacing the oxygen present in the chamber with another non-oxidizing gas which is introduced into the chamber. |
| US10426181B2 |
Method for preparing high acid RTD whole grain beverages
A method for preparing a low viscosity whole grain flour slurry including hydrating whole grain flour in water heated at a temperature of 87 to 99° C., cooling the mixture, adding an enzyme to reduce the viscosity, and acidifying the flour-water mixture to reduce the pH to obtain a reduced viscosity whole grain flour slurry. |
| US10426177B2 |
Controlled environment shipping containers
Systems and apparatus are provided for maintaining an ultra low oxygen concentration in a shipping container for the purpose of preventing spoilage of perishable food products. The system and apparatus may contain a composition of a mixture of gases including one or more of nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and another inert gas, wherein the mixture of gases positively pressurizes the shipping container with an ultra low oxygen concentration. The system and apparatus may use one or more sensors to monitor the composition of the mixture of gases, and may use one or more controllers to release the compressed gases into the interior of the container. The controller may release the compressed gases at a variable rate of release sufficient to maintain the ultra low oxygen concentration and to ensure consistent concentrations of the mixture of gases with the container. |
| US10426174B2 |
Automatic bread maker, ingredient box and bread making method
A bread making method includes providing an automatic bread maker; providing a bread ingredient box and putting bread ingredients into a first accommodating room and packaging; placing an outer wall of the bread ingredient box face down on a hanging rack provided with a sawtooth blade above a baking pan inside the automatic break maker, causing the sawtooth blade to pierce the outer wall of the bread ingredient box and allowing the bread ingredients to drop into a stock bin for temporary storage, controlling covers of the stock bin to open as required, causing at least some of the bread ingredients to drop into the baking pan and adding water; processing the bread ingredients and the water into a working dough by mixing, stirring and kneading, to provide a first dough; resting, fermenting and degassing the first dough; heating and baking the first dough in the baking pan. |
| US10426172B2 |
Mixtures of sabadilla alkaloids and Bacillus thuringiensisand uses thereof
The present invention is directed to pesticidal mixtures comprising sabadilla alkaloids and Bacillus thuringiensis and methods of controlling pests including insects and mites by application of pesticidal mixtures comprising sabadilla alkaloids and Bacillus thuringiensis. |
| US10426170B2 |
Compositions and methods for reducing infestation of weeds or unwanted plants while minimizing injury or damage to plants or crops
The disclosure provides for methods and compositions capable of controlling or reducing the infestation of weeds or unwanted plants, the compositions containing HPPD inhibitor herbicide, glyphosate, and fomesafen. The disclosure further provides for methods and compositions capable of controlling or reducing the infestation of weeds or unwanted plants, increasing the yield of plants or crops, and reducing the injury of plants or crops. Seeds, plants, and plant parts treated with compositions described herein are also provided for by the disclosure. |
| US10426169B2 |
Heteroarylpiperidine and -piperazine derivatives as fungicides
Heteroarylpiperidine and -piperazine derivatives of the formula (I) in which the symbols RA1, RA2, X, Y, L1, L2, RB1, RB2, G, Q, p, R1, R2 and R10 are each as defined in the description, and salts, metal complexes and N-oxides of the compounds of the formula (I), and the use thereof for controlling phytopathogenic harmful fungi and processes for preparing compounds of the formula (I). |
| US10426168B2 |
Agent for controlling noxious arthropods
An agent for controlling noxious arthropods has an exceptional noxious arthropod controlling effect, said agent containing an amide compound represented by Formula (I) and an inactive carrier. In formula (I), R2 represents a C1-C3 chain hydrocarbon group, etc., R5 and R6 represent a hydrogen atom, etc., R9 represents a C1-C4 alkyl group, etc., R10 represents a C1-C4 alkyl group or hydrogen atom, etc., R11 and R12 each independently represent a C1-C4 alkyl group, etc., and Y represents a single bond, an oxygen atom, or S(O)u; when Y is a single bond, m represents 0, and Q represents a C1-C8 chain hydrocarbon group, etc.; and when Y is an oxygen atom or S(O)u, m represents any integer of 0 to 7, Q represents a C1-C8 chain hydrocarbon group, etc., a and b represent 0, 1, 2, or 3 (the sum of a and b representing any integer of 1 to 6), and u represents 0, 1, or 2. |
| US10426167B2 |
Synergistic fungicidal mixtures and compositions comprising 5-fluoro-4-imino-3-methyl-1-tosyl-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-one for fungal control
A fungicidal composition containing a fungicidally effective amount of the compound of Formula I: 5-fluoro-4-imino-3-methyl-1-tosyl-3,4-dihydropyrimidin-2(1H)-one, and at least one fungicide to provide synergistic control of selected fungi wherein the at least one fungicide is a multi-site inhibitor or a strobilurin inhibitor. |
| US10426161B2 |
Solid antimicrobial compositions with enhanced solubility
The present disclosure generally provides for antimicrobial compositions having enhanced solubility and methods of using the same. The antimicrobial compositions are suitable for reducing or preventing microorganism growth, viability, or survival. The antimicrobial compositions generally include at least one antimicrobial quaternary ammonium compound and a water-soluble spacer compound or spacer interspersed therewith. |
| US10426158B2 |
Polymeric sorbent for removal of impurities from whole blood and blood products
The invention concerns methods of treating stored blood and blood products maximizing shelf life and/or minimizing transfusion related complications such as non¬ hemolytic transfusion reactions such as fever, transfusion-related acute lung injury (TRALI), transfusion associated dyspnea (TAD), and allergic reactions by removing undesirable molecules in the blood and blood products milieu through use of a sorbent. |
| US10426156B2 |
Method and apparatus for deterring pest with a laser beam
An apparatus for automatically deterring pest with a light projection on the ground that is perceived as a predator by pests such as birds, which triggers a fear reaction from the birds to leave the area. The apparatus is designed to project a large beam of more than 60 mm diameter in visible light with sufficient power to be seen during daylight. The apparatus is adapted to pan and tilt continuously and randomly within specified limits that are programmed to project the beam in various areas and protect the areas from birds. The apparatus relies on a robotic arm or orientable support mounted on a frame that can be displaced or repositioned easily thanks to a forklift. Methods for activating and controlling the apparatus are also provided. |
| US10426155B2 |
Small chewing mammal deterrent apparatus and method
A deterrent apparatus for small chewing mammals having open root incisor teeth that continually grow is provided. The apparatus includes an array of green light emitting diodes, a power supply, and control circuitry. The control circuitry includes power conversion circuitry coupled between the array of diodes and the power supply to regulate and control operation of the diodes. The control circuitry is configured to intermittently illuminate and deluminate the array of green light diodes. The control circuitry is configured to drive the LEDs to generate a visual output of luminous energy having reciprocity between visual intensity (I) and time of stimulus duration (T) to impart a disturbing psychophysical response via photoreceptors of a small chewing mammal that realize a constant photoreceptor effect from 0.00173 to 0.0518 seconds. A method is also provided. |
| US10426152B2 |
Spool brake device
The spool brake device is equipped with a brake unit, a detector, and a controller. The controller controls the braking force by the brake unit based on the rotational speed of the spool detected by the detector. When the rotational speed is less than the predetermined rotational speed, the controller controls the braking force by the brake unit in the regular braking mode. In the regular braking mode, the controller changes the braking force by the brake unit according to the rotational speed. On the other hand, when the rotational speed is equal to or higher than the predetermined rotational speed, the controller controls the braking force by the brake unit in the emergency braking mode, during the period of predetermined time. In the emergency braking mode, the controller makes the braking force by the brake unit larger than the braking force in the regular braking mode. |
| US10426148B2 |
Crab pot
A crab pot including a top, a bottom, and at least one side wall disposed between the top and the bottom, the top, bottom, and the at least one side wall being supported by a frame and enclosing an interior space. The crab pot further includes at least one entrance tunnel in the at least one side wall to permit entry of an animal into the interior space, the at least one entrance tunnel including a first end adjacent the at least one side wall and a second end opposite the first end, the second end disposed within the interior space. The crab pot also includes a trigger including at least one rod pivotably mounted at the second end of the at least one entrance tunnel. |
| US10426147B2 |
Insect muscle actin promoter
Provided is a gene expression system, suitable for expression in an insect, comprising an insect muscle actin promoter operably linked to a marker gene, which overcomes or ameliorates one or more of: cost of rearing; amount of handling; errors in identification due to human error or loss of marker by the insect; and health concerns related to the effects of marker powders on workers in mass rearing facilities. |
| US10426143B2 |
Systems and methods for larval fish enumeration and growth monitoring
Systems and methods for object enumeration in a culture tank. The methods comprise: obtaining an array of two dimensional images of an illuminated scene in a culture tank; correcting non-uniform background illumination in the two dimensional images; improving a color contrast between a background and object edges shown in the two dimensional images; performing a defocus analysis using the two dimensional images to generate a focus map image; generating a modified focus map image by eliminating isolated spots shown in the focus map image and merging relatively small spots with adjacent relatively large objects in the focus map image; classifying each object shown in the modified focus map image as an object of interest or an object of no interest; and counting the number of objects classified as objects of interest. |
| US10426142B2 |
Pool cleaning apparatus with a filtration device that can be extracted via a lateral face
The invention concerns an apparatus for cleaning a surface immersed in a liquid, notably a swimming pool cleaning robot, including a body, said body including lower, upper and lateral walls configured so that said lower wall is intended to be positioned facing the immersed surface over which the apparatus (10) moves, said upper wall is opposite said lower wall, said lateral walls connect said lower and upper walls, means for moving the body (11) over said immersed surface. Said apparatus also includes a central chamber (15), situated inside the body (11), and including a filter basket (151), said filter basket (151) including a filter wall, and an opening (113) enabling extraction of said filter basket (151) from the body (11). Furthermore, said opening (113) is on a lateral wall of the body (11). |
| US10426141B2 |
Poultry feeding system having walls which delimit or extend through a feeding space at least partly provided with sharp-edged line-elevations
A poultry feeding system includes walls which together delimit a feeding space which at its upper side is accessible for poultry via a feeding opening. A feed supply is provided for supplying feed at an inlet position into the feeding space, such that poultry is able to pick feed out of the feeding space. The walls are at least partly provided with an abrasive surface structure that includes a pattern of a plurality of sharp-edged line-elevations for having beaks of the poultry abraded and worn as they pick feed out of the feeding space. |
| US10426140B2 |
Data-acquiring and reporting animal collar
Methods, systems, and devices for acquiring data from and communicating with a wearable device (e.g., a collar) affixed to animal are described. A wearable device affixed to a dog, for example, may acquire data and transmit the data to mobile devices or servers using one or several wireless technologies. The wearable device may also receive signaling, which may be indicative of commands to or feedback for the animal wearing the wearable device. The data acquired from the wireless device may be used for monitoring and communicating with an animal by, for example, generating reports, developing training or feeding schedules, or conveying relevant information to animal owners. Likewise, signaling sent to the device may facilitate interaction between an animal and the animal's owner, between the animal and its surroundings, or between multiple animals. |
| US10426139B1 |
Pet grooming enclosure
The pet grooming enclosure resembles an animal carrier that includes a plurality of suction nozzles located within an interior of the animal carrier. The plurality of suction nozzles collectively connects to a manifold that is connected to a vacuum and motor. The plurality of suction nozzles is adapted to draw out moisture and loose hair or fur from within the animal carrier, but without actually coming into contact with an animal positioned within the animal carrier. The animal carrier includes a sliding tray that is presented along the bottom of the animal carrier. In use, the sliding tray is positioned inside of the animal carrier such that an animal is adaptively positioned on the sliding tray. The sliding tray is adapted to collect water and debris from within the animal carrier, and subsequently slide out of the animal carrier in order to discard the water and debris. |
| US10426136B2 |
Feed apparatus and system
This invention relates to a feed system for delivering liquid feed to animals. The system includes a feed apparatus having at least one liquid feed source, and at least one at least common supply line connected to the liquid feed source. A plurality of animal feeding stalls are connected to the at least one common supply line along its length. |
| US10426135B2 |
Methyl- and trifluromethyl-substituted pyrrolopyridine modulators of RORC2 and methods of use thereof
The present invention provides methyl- and trifluoromethyl-substituted pyrrolopyridines, pharmaceutical compositions thereof, methods of modulating RORγ activity and/or reducing the amount of IL-17 in a subject, and methods of treating various medical disorders using such pyrrolopyridines and pharmaceutical compositions thereof. |
| US10426133B2 |
Apparatus and method for feeding an animal
A slow feeder includes a container for, in use, containing food for an animal. The container has a side wall through which a slot (26) is defined; and a feeding restrictor (6). The feeding restrictor (6) comprises a food-covering element through which at least one opening is defined for, in use, resting on top of the food such that the animal can access the food through the opening; a locating element which extends from the food-covering element through the slot; and a retaining element (34) extending from the locating element and movably engageable with an outer portion of the container. The engagement of the retaining element (34) with the outer portion of the container retains the restrictor (6) in the container. |
| US10426132B2 |
Small animal resistance exercise system
A system for examining resistance exercise includes a first trap compartment, a second trap compartment, a main track compartment and a pulley system which can be aligned to form a continuous tunnel. Each of the compartments can have adjustable dimensions to retain small animals of various sizes. The pulley system includes a clamp and a pulley shaft. The pulley shaft is pivotally attached to the clamp at a lower end and a first pulley wheel at an upper end. A second pulley wheel is pivotally attached to the clamp. A rope is trained on the pulley wheels. The tunnel can be positioned on an elevated support surface. One end of the rope is attachable to a rat on the elevated support surface and the other end of the rope is to attached to liftable strength training objects positioned below the elevated support surface. |
| US10426130B2 |
Collapsible pet carrier
A collapsible pet carrier is provided and includes: an interior space defined between opposing side walls, opposing end walls, and a bottom wall; one or more straps attached to one of the opposing side walls and opposing end walls; a cover movably attached over a top opening of the collapsible carrier; a pair of opposing pockets located on an exterior portion of the bottom wall, the pair of opposing pockets separated by a slit; a board shaped to fit at least partially within the paid of opposing pockets and across the slit; and a closure mechanism formed along an edge of the exterior portion of the bottom wall. In an expanded configuration the board is located within both of opposing pockets. In a collapsed configuration the opposing side walls, opposing end walls, straps, and cover are folded towards the bottom wall. |
| US10426127B2 |
Camera system, animal related system therewith, and method to create 3D camera images
A camera system, an animal related system therewith, and a method for creating a 3D image of an object, the camera device including a 3D camera device to capture images of the object, a processing device to determine a 3D image from the captured images, and a mover device to move at least a part of the 3D camera device with a reciprocating movement. Providing a movement to the camera device provides a less noisy and more accurate 3D image of the object, in particular in a case of a soiled camera device. |
| US10426121B1 |
Maize hybrid X18M726
A novel maize variety designated X18M726 and seed, plants and plant parts thereof are produced by crossing inbred maize varieties. Methods for producing a maize plant by crossing hybrid maize variety X18M726 with another maize plant are disclosed. Methods for producing a maize plant containing in its genetic material one or more traits introgressed into X18M726 through backcrossing or genetic transformation, and to the maize seed, plant and plant part produced thereby are described. Maize variety X18M726, the seed, the plant produced from the seed, and variants, mutants, and minor modifications of maize variety X18M726 are provided. Methods for producing maize varieties derived from maize variety X18M726 and methods of using maize variety X18M726 are disclosed. |
| US10426118B2 |
Brassica plant comprising a mutant indehiscent allele
This invention relates to crop plants of which the fruit dehiscence properties are modulated. More specifically the invention relates to improved methods and means for reducing seed shattering, or delaying seed shattering until after harvest, in plants, while maintaining at the same time an agronomically relevant threshability of the pods. |
| US10426117B2 |
Lettuce variety 79-135 RZ
The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa seed designated 79-135 RZ. The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa plant produced by growing the 79-135 RZ seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 79-135 RZ. |
| US10426116B2 |
Soybean variety 01068124
The invention relates to the soybean variety designated 01068124. Provided by the invention are the seeds, plants and derivatives of the soybean variety 01068124. Also provided by the invention are tissue cultures of the soybean variety 01068124 and the plants regenerated therefrom. Still further provided by the invention are methods for producing soybean plants by crossing the soybean variety 01068124 with itself or another soybean variety and plants produced by such methods. |
| US10426109B2 |
Systems and methods for cultivating and distributing aquatic organisms
System and methods for monitoring the growth of an aquatic plant culture and detecting real-time characteristics associated with the aquatic plant culture aquatic plants. The systems and methods may include a control unit configured to perform an analysis of at least one image of an aquatic plant culture. The analysis may include processing at least one collected image to determine at least one physical characteristic or state of an aquatic plant culture. Systems and methods for distributing aquatic plant cultures are also provided. The distribution systems and methods may track and control the distribution of an aquatic plant culture based on information received from various sources. Systems and methods for growing and harvesting aquatic plants in a controlled and compact environment are also provided. The systems may include a bioreactor having a plurality of vertically stacked modules designed to contain the aquatic plants and a liquid growth medium. |
| US10426106B2 |
Methods and systems for assessing a field of plants for irrigation
Systems and methods for assessing a field of plants for irrigation having program code to acquire at least one thermal image of a field having a plurality of plants thereon; generate a thermal map of the field from the thermal image providing a thermal value for a plurality of geographically referenced locations in the field; measure at least one weather parameter for the field; calculate a water stress value for each of the plurality of locations using the weather parameter and the thermal value; and estimate a water property value for each of the plurality of locations using the water stress value and a predetermined correlation of the water stress value and the water property value. Thus, the system leverages high-resolution aerial thermal imagery to estimate plant stress with the advantage of obtaining estimates of the water property value, such as the stem water potential (SWP), potentially for every plant in a field, thereby providing a more powerful tool for irrigation scheduling. |
| US10426100B2 |
Drainage collection container
A system, method and apparatus for a container for a plant includes a body having a vertical axis, an open top, a base, a sidewall extending upward from the base, holes in the base and legs extending downward from the base. The holes comprise elongated slots and apertures that intersect each other. |
| US10426097B2 |
Agricultural baler with startup mode
An agricultural harvesting machine for crop material including a crank arm connected to a rotational power source, a plunger having an extended position which is located further rearward in a compression chamber than a retracted position, and a connecting link connected between the crank arm and the plunger. The movement plunger is decoupled from the movement of the crank arm during a startup mode of the agricultural harvesting machine. The movement plunger is coupled to the movement of the crank arm during a run mode of the agricultural harvesting machine. The connecting link, crank arm, or both have a variable length. |
| US10426095B2 |
Agricultural baler with plunger reposition during startup mode
An agricultural harvesting machine for crop material may include a crank arm connected to a rotational power source, a plunger having an extended position which is located further rearward in a compression chamber than a retracted position, and a connecting link connected between the plunger and the crank arm, with one of the connecting link and the crank arm having a variable length. The agricultural harvesting machine may include a startup mode and a run mode. The movement of the plunger can be decoupled from the movement of the crank arm at the beginning of the startup mode. The plunger can move to a predetermined position during the startup mode. The movement of the plunger can be coupled to the movement of the crank arm during the run mode. |
| US10426094B2 |
Harvester reciprocating drive balancing system
A harvester reciprocating drive balancing system may include a crop material separating member movably supported for reciprocal movement and a drive operably coupled to the crop material separating member to reciprocate the crop material separating member. The drive may include a drive crank operably coupled to the crop material separating member, a shaft operably coupled to the drive crank, a belt drive, a driven pulley, a belt wrapped about the belt drive and the driven pulley and a gear reduction mechanism operably coupled between the driven pulley and the shaft. |
| US10426087B2 |
User interface performance graph for operation of a mobile machine
A machine control system receives sensor signals indicative of sensed variables on a mobile machine and calculates performance metric values for the mobile machine based upon the sensed variables. The machine control system displays information indicative of the performance metric value for the mobile machine on a time continuous user interface display. |
| US10426086B2 |
Chaff spreader with seed bruising
An agricultural combine including a residue processing system including a straw spreader and at least one chaff spreader. The at least one chaff spreader includes a first chaff accelerator and a second chaff accelerator so that, in operation, chaff particles are accelerated by the first chaff accelerator to an intermediate energy level after which the chaff particles are further accelerated by the second chaff accelerator to an ejection energy level. The second chaff accelerator includes grinding elements for grinding the chaff particles while accelerating them to the ejection energy level. |
| US10426084B2 |
Mower capable of effectively cooling a motor
A mower includes a rotary grass cutting blade. A mower deck houses the rotary blade in an interior thereof. A motor has at least a portion thereof positioned or extending into the interior of the mower deck. The motor rotationally drives the rotary blade. A guide member can be utilized to form an air flow passage along the motor, with the air flow passage connecting the interior and exterior of the mower deck. |
| US10426080B2 |
Mobile turf sprayer
A mobile turf sprayer operates to spray a product onto a turf site. In some embodiments the mobile turf sprayer identifies a plurality of regions of the turf site to be sprayed and automatically sprays product onto those regions as the mobile turf sprayer moves about the turf site. |
| US10426079B2 |
Declutching device for distribution element and seed drill including such a device
A declutching device for a seed drill distribution element including a locking element and a support element on which the locking element is mounted, in which the locking element allows two stable positions relative to the support element and can be moved between these, the locking element being configured, when in a stable position, to be able to declutch the distribution element. |
| US10426077B2 |
Seed flow lubricant compositions and uses thereof
Dry compositions comprising protein powders and lipids for use as seed flow lubricants, and methods of using the dry composition to improve seed flowability, reduce formation of seed dust, increase seed plantability, increase plant emergence, and increase crop yield. |
| US10426073B2 |
Adjustable lift assist frame for an agricultural implement
In one embodiment, an agricultural system includes a tool bar configured to couple to a tow vehicle. The tool bar is configured to support at least one row unit assembly. The agricultural system also includes a lift assist assembly coupled to the tool bar such that rotation of the tool bar relative to the lift assist assembly about a vertical axis is blocked. The lift assist assembly is configured to provide lifting support to the tool bar. The lift assist assembly comprises a frame, one or more rolling elements configured to contact a surface of a field, and one or more telescoping members configured to adjust a configuration of the lift assist assembly along at least one of a lateral axis, a longitudinal axis, and the vertical axis. |
| US10426072B2 |
Tool bar mounting assembly for an agricultural implement
A tool bar mounting assembly for an agricultural implement. One agricultural implement includes a first tool bar assembly having a tool bar and a plurality of row units coupled to the tool bar and configured to deliver flowable agricultural product to a field. The agricultural implement also includes a frame assembly coupled to the first tool bar assembly. The frame assembly includes a mounting assembly having a mechanical linkage. The mechanical linkage is configured to removably couple the first tool bar assembly to the frame assembly via a plurality of fasteners. The frame assembly is configured to provide structural support to the first tool bar assembly. The mechanical linkage of mounting assembly is configured to removably couple a second tool bar assembly having a different configuration than the first tool bar assembly to the frame assembly via the plurality of fasteners. |
| US10433468B2 |
Highly RFI shielded modular electronics packaging system
A modular system for containing electronic components has at least one storage bin and a plurality of Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) shielded electronics enclosures. Each RFI shielded electronics enclosure is at least one hollowed-out body; at least one hollowed-out cover, wherein the at least one hollowed-out cover is adapted to mate with the at least one hollowed-out body; and a plurality of fastening devices adapted to secure the at least one hollowed-out cover to the at least one hollowed-out body. |
| US10433461B2 |
High-performance electronics cooling system
A cooling system for an electronic circuit package is provided. The cooling system includes a heat transfer plate positioned in thermal contact with an electronic circuit package surface and forming the bottom surface of an evaporative region of the cooling system. The cooling system also includes a plurality of condensing tubes in fluid communication with, and extending away from, the evaporative region, such that the evaporative region and the condensing tubes together form a single, uninterrupted, sealed enclosure. The cooling system also includes a fluid within the sealed enclosure. The cooling system also includes a plurality of spacers filling gaps between the heat transfer plate and the condensing tubes, such that each spacer is configured as an independent component to allow the passage of fluid through the interior space of each spacer. The cooling system also includes a plurality of wicks, where each wick is positioned partially within a corresponding spacer to which it is fluidically coupled. |
| US10433458B1 |
Conducting plastic cold plates
Cold plates are described herein. In one example, a cold plate can include a thermally conductive plastic forming a coolant channel that includes a heat spreader formed into the thermally conductive plastic and an exterior surface of the thermally conductive plastic with a coupling location to couple a heat pipe to the exterior surface of the thermally conductive plastic. |
| US10433454B1 |
Pressurized under-floor work environment
An isolated work space is created within a confined area used as an airflow plenum to inhibit the spread of debris and/or contamination. For example, a work area can be formed in an under-floor space of a datacenter. Forming the work area includes erecting an airflow barrier to surround a work area portion of the under-floor space, forming a lower-perimeter seal to seal a bottom edge of the airflow barrier, forming an upper-perimeter seal to seal a top edge of the airflow barrier, operatively connecting a vacuum source with the work area portion, and operating the vacuum source to reduce the air pressure within the work area portion relative to the remaining portion of the under-floor space. |
| US10433452B2 |
Electrical device, model series of electrical devices, and production method
In an electrical device, a model series of electrical devices, and a production method, in particular for a converter, having a circuit board including circuit traces, the circuit board has two similar and/or identical contact area arrays, the contact area arrays in particular transitioning into each other through rotation and/or displacement. A first contact area array of the contact area arrays is fitted with a first power module, and the second contact area array is able to be fitted with a second power module, e.g., so that a respective electric motor is able to be supplied from the respective power module. |
| US10433449B2 |
Double line replaceable module locking bracket
A locking bracket system for a pair of line replaceable modules (LRMs) includes a locking bracket assembly including an expanding member configured to be actuated to expand; and an extension bracket attached to the expanding member. The extension bracket extends from the expanding member in a direction opposite that the expanding member expands. Each of the expanding member and the extension bracket are configured to compress against a LRM to retain the pair of LRMs to a chassis when the expanding member is in an expanded position. |
| US10433446B2 |
Protector
Provided is a screen protector that can be mounted on a terminal and is not peeled due to aging degradation. A protector mounted on a mobile information terminal includes a sheet configured to cover a screen of the mobile information terminal, and an engaging part formed from a periphery of the sheet and configured to be engaged with side faces of the mobile information terminal while holding the sheet on the screen. |
| US10433445B2 |
Display device
A display device is provided. When the display device is attached to a wall, a space between the display device and the wall is not exposed externally, thereby improving the aesthetic quality of the design. The angle of attachment of the display device is simply adjustable, thereby improving user convenience. |
| US10433444B2 |
Interconnect device
Generally speaking, pursuant to various embodiments, interconnect apparatuses are provided herein to couple flexible circuits to control circuits. In some embodiments, the apparatus can comprise a first portion housing a control circuit and a second portion conductively coupled to a flexible circuit. The second portion can comprise a first seat housing and a second seat housing, which together can form a housing around the flexible circuit. The control circuit can conductively couple to the flexible circuit when the first portion couples to the second portion. The flexible circuit can be included in an apparel item and comprise a conductive trace. The conductive trace can comprise a conductive composition. The first seat housing can comprise a lateral wall and a flange extending peripherally from the lateral wall. The flange can comprise a longitudinal co-extensive lateral recess flanking the flexible circuit. |
| US10433442B2 |
Systems and methods for coupling sections of an electronic device
This is directed to systems and methods for coupling sections of an electronic device together. Sections of an electronic device can be coupled together via “knuckles.” The particular shape and structure of the knuckles can be based on various design considerations. For example, in some embodiments each section can function as an individual antenna. In this case, the knuckles can be designed in order to provide electrical isolation between the sections, thus allowing proper operation of the antennas. For example, the knuckles can be formed from a dielectric material, etc. As another design example, the knuckles can be designed in order to provide increased strength in areas of high strain, and/or to counteract torsional twisting in areas of high impact. As yet another design example, the knuckle can be designed in a manner that is aesthetically pleasing or which otherwise meets cosmetic requirements. |
| US10433441B2 |
Housing, method for manufacturing housing, and mobile terminal having housing
A housing, a method for manufacturing the housing, and a mobile terminal having the housing include a substrate including a metal area, a slot defined in the metal area of the substrate and penetrating through the substrate, and a filling layer received in the slot and including an insulating layer and a paint layer on the insulating layer. |
| US10433438B2 |
Flexible display electronic device
A portable electronic device is provided. The portable electronic device includes a first housing including a first surface and a second surface a second housing including a third surface and a fourth surface, and a hinge. The hinge includes a hinge shaft, a sliding device including a portion configured to slide to an inside or an outside of the second housing to be introduced, or slide from the inside or the outside of the second housing in a specific direction to be extracted in correspondence to a hinge operation of the second housing, and a multi-bar disposed between the first surface and the fourth surface and including multi-bar units to be spread or bent in correspondence to a hinge operation of the second housing. |
| US10433432B2 |
Printed circuit board and corresponding method for producing a printed circuit board
The printed circuit board with at least one substrate layer having signal lines on a corresponding upper surface and on a corresponding lower surface has a sleeve-sized conductive layer on a circumference of at least one via hole between the upper and lower surface for a conductive connection between at least one signal line on the upper surface and at least one signal line on the lower surface. An axial enlargement of the sleeve-sized conductive layer is radially bent above a base layer of copper on the upper surface and below a base layer of copper on the lower surface. |
| US10433431B2 |
Implementing customized PCB via creation through use of magnetic pads
A method and apparatus for implementing customized printed circuit board (PCB) via creation through use of magnetic capture pads. At least one magnetic capture pad is rendered before aqueous seed and plate processing in the PCB manufacture. The magnetic capture pad selectively provides seed material rendering copper in at least one selected region of the via. |
| US10433430B2 |
Memory module card structure
A memory module card structure includes a main board, a plurality of adhesive layers and a plurality of conduction skirting boards. Two surfaces of the main board respectively are divided into a mounting section and an inserting section. The inserting section is formed with a binding region, and a soldering region having solder pads electrically connected to the mounting section. The conduction skirting boards are correspondingly fixed to the inserting section, and each has a rigid substrate and a plurality of conductive pads. The conductive pad has an outer contacting part disposed on an outer surface of the rigid substrate and an adapting part formed through the rigid substrate and connecting the outer contacting part. A part of the conductive pad correspondingly is soldered to the solder pad. A part of the rigid substrate is fixed connected to the binding region by the adhesive layer. |
| US10433422B2 |
High-speed printed circuit board and differential wiring method thereof
Provided is a differential wiring method for a high-speed printed circuit board, including the following steps: setting a pre-set impedance required value Z2 of a non-ball grid array (BGA) region, determining the width w2 of the second differential wire and the distance d2 between the two second differential wires according to the pre-set impedance required value Z2; calculating the width w1 of the first differential wire and the distance d1 between the two first differential wires, according to the distance s1 between two adjacent rows of bonding pads in a BGA region bonding pad array and the minimum processable distance s2 between the bonding pad and the first differential wire, where w1 and d1 should satisfy 2w1+d1≤s1−2s2, while further calculating w1 and d1 according to a differential characteristic impedance formula; arranging the two first differential wires disposed oppositely to each other in the BGA region according to the determined d1, and arranging the two second differential wires disposed oppositely to each other in the non-BGA region according to the determined d2; connecting the first differential wire and the second differential wire corresponding thereto via a first connection wire; and connecting the first differential wire and the bonding pad corresponding thereto via a second connection wire. |
| US10433420B2 |
Circuit board device and printed wiring board
A circuit board device includes: a printed wiring board; an IC chip provided on an obverse surface of the board and having at least one ground terminal; and a wiring pattern, disposed on the board, for providing a ground potential to the ground terminal of the IC chip. The wiring pattern is disposed on a reverse surface of the printed wiring board. The circuit board device has at least one via that is connected to the wiring pattern and passes through the printed wiring board at a position within a region where the IC chip is mounted on the obverse surface of the printed wiring board. |
| US10433417B2 |
Electronic apparatus
An electronic apparatus includes a conductive member and a printed circuit board, wherein the printed circuit board includes a printed wiring board having a signal wiring formed thereon, a first semiconductor device configured to output a digital signal to the signal wiring, and a second semiconductor device configured to input the digital signal output from the first semiconductor device via the signal wiring, wherein the signal wiring has a signal wiring pattern formed on a surficial layer located opposite the conductive member in the printed wiring board, and wherein the conductive member has an aperture formed therein and located opposite the signal wiring pattern or includes a flat plate portion and a recessed portion recessed in a direction more away from the printed wiring board than the flat plate portion. |
| US10433414B2 |
Manufacturing method of printing circuit board with micro-radiators
A method of manufacturing a printed circuit board includes providing a substrate having at least one resin plate and a semi-cured sheet. A through hole is formed in the substrate to accommodate a radiator having an electrically conductive layer and an electrically insulated layer. The substrate and radiator are heat pressed to fully cure the epoxy and couple the substrate and radiator together. The excess resin is removed and electrically conductive layers are plated on the board. Surface circuits and a heat dissipating pattern are then etched into the conductive layer. An LED is attached to the printed circuit board. In some embodiments, a flexible segment is formed by removing a portion of the substrate. The radiator can have an electrically insulated layer extending at least partially across a surface of an electrically insulated and thermally conductive core. |
| US10433410B2 |
X-ray generation apparatus and X-ray photography system
An X-ray generation apparatus includes an X-ray tube; a drive circuit that drives the X-ray tube; a voltage generation circuit that generates an electron acceleration voltage applied to the X-ray tube; and a control unit that communicates with the drive circuit, and at least the X-ray tube, the drive circuit, and the voltage generation circuit are arranged inside a storage container filled with an insulating oil. At least a part of a path connecting the drive circuit and the control unit is formed of an optical fiber cable arranged inside the storage container, and the optical fiber cable has electric field mitigation means for suppressing an electric field occurring due to a potential difference between the drive circuit and the control unit from locally concentrating along a longitudinal direction of the optical fiber cable. |
| US10433409B1 |
Member for reducing charge for transportation and transportation provided with the same back ground
The present invention is to provide a member for reducing charge for transportation that further decreases positive charge of charged transportation to contribute to improvement in driving stability and acceleration performance. The member for reducing charge for transportation 1 of the present invention is a laminated structure in which a metal layer 11 and a radiation generating layer 12 are laminated. The metal layer 11 contains a metal with a redox potential of 0 V or less or an alloy of a metal with a redox potential of 0 V or less, and the radiation generating layer 12 contains a mixture of a natural ore containing a radioactive substance with a radiolucent resin. The dose of radiation generated from the radiation generating layer 12 is from 0.02 μSv/h or more to 0.2 μSv/h or less. The member 1 is suitably used for the transportation in which the body is positively charged by static electricity caused by travelling, cruising, etc. |
| US10433405B2 |
Remote light control, configuration, and monitoring
A system of light devices including a first light device and a second light device. The first light device having a first housing, a first light, a first transceiver, a first electronic processor. The second light having a second housing, a second light, a second transceiver, a second electronic processor. The first electronic processor is coupled to the first light and the first transceiver, and configured to control operation of the first light, and transmit, via the first transceiver a command to the second light device. The second electronic processor coupled to the second light and the second transceiver, and configured to receive, via the second transceiver, the command from the first light device, and change an operational parameter of the second light in response to the command from the first light device. |
| US10433403B2 |
Method for reporting brightness-adjusting data, lighting device, and gateway
The present disclosure provides a method for reporting brightness-adjusting data from a smart lighting device, a smart lighting device, and a gateway. The method includes: receiving a brightness-adjusting command from a smart terminal, the brightness-adjusting command containing brightness-adjusting data having a desired brightness value; adjusting a brightness value to the desired brightness value according to the brightness-adjusting command; and reporting the brightness-adjusting data and a serial number corresponding to the brightness-adjusting data to a gateway. |
| US10433402B2 |
Remote switch device and remote control electric device
A remote switch device includes a first port, a second port and a third port. One of the first and second ports is coupled to a first power circuit through an external switch, and the other one is coupled to the first power circuit. The third port is coupled to a second power circuit through a load. The remote switch device switches, upon any one of receipt of a wireless control signal that indicates a switching operation and detection of switching of the external switch, from one of a conducting state and a non-conducting state to the other one of the conducting state and the non-conducting state, thereby permitting or not permitting electrical power transmission from the first power circuit to the second power circuit. |
| US10433401B2 |
Security light with lifestyle solutions
A lifestyle LED lighting solution is configured with a timer to convert from performing a first illumination mode to performing a second illumination mode at a preset time point controlled by the timer, wherein the first illumination mode and the second illumination mode are designed to perform different lighting characteristics including a light intensity and a light color temperature. The first illumination mode is a general illumination mode while the second illumination mode is an energy saving mode. The timer can be an anytime setting timer, a fixed time point timer, a fixed time period timer or a clock timer. The anytime setting timer is also usable for replacing a photo sensor to automatically turn on and turn off an LED light. The clock timer can be used for controlling on/off performance of the LED light according to a clock time schedule. |
| US10433400B1 |
System to determine the placement of smart light emitters
Techniques relating to a geographic lighting controller. A controller determines a target lighting pattern based on an instruction for a smart lighting effect. The controller retrieves from a database, based on the target geographic location, information identifying a first plurality of smart lights to activate as part of the smart lighting effect. The controller determines a plurality of network addresses for the first plurality of smart lights, based on the retrieved information, generates a lighting effect command relating to the first plurality of smart lights, and transmits the lighting effect command to create the smart lighting effect. |
| US10433397B2 |
Solar powered light assembly to produce light of varying colors
A garden light having a body with a post, the lower end of which is provided with a spike. The upper end of the post receives a lens assembly. Secured to the lens assembly is a cap assembly that has three LEDs that are activated to produce a varying color light. |
| US10433396B1 |
Portable electrical device with integrated charger
A portable electrical device, such as an electrical lighting device, comprises a charging channel configured for directing electrical power from the electrical device to a separate electrical device connected via the charging channel (e.g., a charging port). While the charging port is unused, the electrical device generates outputs (e.g., lighting outputs) at a first output power level (e.g., a first brightness). The electrical device also comprises an onboard controller configured to monitor the charging channel, and upon detecting an electrical device connected via the charging channel, the onboard controller decreases the output power to a second output power level (e.g., a second brightness) to conserve power. |
| US10433394B2 |
Sensory networking device and method of use
A sensory networking device is provided that enables a sensory effect to be implemented across a sensory network. The sensory networking device includes a processor, a sensory output unit, a motion sensor and a transceiver that permits the device to detect a trigger movement and transmit a trigger signal that causes a sensory effect to be implemented on neighboring sensory networking devices and to re-transmit the trigger signal in order to propagate a sensory effect across a sensory network. |
| US10433392B2 |
Lighting having spectral content synchronized with video
A lighting system includes multiple light sources and a control system. The light sources have different emission spectra, and the control system may be configured to process a file containing lighting data to select respective intensities for emissions from the light sources. The file may particularly represent a light track that is synchronized with video content, to create a time-varying lighting ambiance for a movie or a video game. |
| US10433391B2 |
Lighting control system and lighting control method
A lighting control system includes: a storage which stores a plurality of parameters; a light emitter which emits light in a predetermined mode according to the plurality of parameters; a controller which selects two or more parameters from among the plurality of parameters stored in the storage to generate a group of parameters including the two or more parameters selected; and an obtainer which obtains an instruction from a user. The light emitter emits light at a predetermined time in a mode according to the group of parameters generated by the controller, and when the obtainer obtains a degree of comfort selected from among feeling options each indicating a feeling of the user, the controller generates a new group of parameters by changing, according to the degree of comfort, one or more parameters among the two or more parameters included in the group of parameters. |
| US10433390B2 |
Light emitting diode (LED) lighting device or lamp with configurable light qualities
An LED lighting device or LED lamp comprises one or more LED packages, and a switch comprising at least two selectable positions. At least one selectable position corresponds to a set operating mode and one selectable position corresponds to a configurable operating mode. When the switch is in the selectable position corresponding to the set operating mode, responsive to receiving an indication of user input for selecting user-selected operating light qualities, the one or more LED packages continue to be operated in accordance with the predefined operating light qualities corresponding to the set operating mode. When the switch is in the selectable position corresponding to the configurable operating mode, responsive to receiving an indication of user input for selecting user-selected operating light qualities, operation of the one or more LED packages is modified in accordance with the user-selected operating light qualities. |
| US10433386B2 |
Tracking and lighting systems and methods for a vehicle
Systems and methods for illuminating and tracking a work area (21) is provided. Systems can include at least one lamp (14) to couple to an object, the at least one lamp (14, 24) to illuminate the work area (21), and a height module (50), the height module (50) in communication with the at least one lamp (14, 24) to provide an indication of a height of the work area. Methods can include the steps of determining a height data of the movable portion of the vehicle to be illuminated; communicating the determined height data of the movable portion to a stationary lamp (14, 24), the lamp including a microprocessor and plurality of light sources (20), each light source (20) controllable to illuminate an area at a predetermined height; and illuminating at least one of the plurality of light sources to correspond to the determined height data to illuminate the movable portion. |
| US10433383B1 |
Light emitting diode driving apparatus with switch control circuit
A light emitting diode driving apparatus includes a control unit, a switch control circuit, a signal switch unit and a control power unit. The control power unit, the signal switch unit and a plurality of light emitting diode units are connected in series. The control power unit supplies power to the control unit. The control unit controls the switch control circuit to turn on the signal switch unit, so that a direct current power is through the signal switch unit to form a high-level part of a lighting signal for driving the light emitting diode units. The control unit controls the switch control circuit to turn off the signal switch unit, so that a low-level part of the lighting signal is formed. |
| US10433382B2 |
Low flicker AC driven LED lighting system, drive method and apparatus
An LED lighting device having a first LED circuit having at least one LED and at least a first switch connected in series with the first LED circuit and a second LED circuit having at least one LED and at least a second switch connected in series with the second LED circuit. The device includes a third switch configured to connect the first LED circuit in series with the second LED circuit and a controller for dynamically controlling the first switch, the second switch and the third switch to connect the first LED circuit and the second LED circuit in series or parallel configurations in response to an input to the controller. |
| US10433380B2 |
Triac driving circuit and fixing apparatus having resistive elements in series with different characteristics for circuit protection
A triac driving circuit according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a phototriac coupler, a first resistive element, and a second resistive element, which are connected in series to a gate terminal of a triac. A minimum resistance of the first resistive element including tolerance is higher than a maximum resistance of the second resistive element including tolerance. |
| US10433378B1 |
Power converter control using calculated average current
A controller circuit is configured to drive a switching element to establish a channel that electrically couples a source to an inductive element of a buck converter and generate a minimum current sample. In response to current at the switching element exceeding a target peak current threshold of a set of control parameters for the buck converter, the controller circuit is configured to generate a peak current sample, calculate a mean current using the minimum current sample and the peak current sample, and modify the set of control parameters using the mean current. In response to the switching element satisfying an off time of the set of control parameters, the controller circuit is configured to drive the switching element to establish the channel that electrically couples the source to the inductive element during an on state for a subsequent switching period. |
| US10433372B2 |
Portable fluid warming device
A portable device heats a fluid within a reservoir. The device includes a housing, a cavity, and an energizing element. The housing includes a first longitudinal end, a second longitudinal end, and outer surfaces of the device. The outer surfaces extend from an outer portion of the first longitudinal end to an outer portion of the second longitudinal end. The cavity extends from a cavity port that is positioned on an inner portion of the first longitudinal end to a cavity terminal positioned intermediate the first and second longitudinal ends. Inner lateral surfaces are adjacent the cavity and extend from the inner portion of the first longitudinal end to an outer portion of the cavity terminal. The energizing element is around the cavity. The cavity is positioned intermediate a first energizing element portion and a second energizing element portion. The energizing element provides energy to the cavity. |
| US10433370B2 |
Micro multi-array heater and micro multi-array sensor
A micro multi-array heater and a micro multi-array sensor provided with the micro multi-array heater are provided. The micro multi-array heater includes a substrate and a heater electrode formed on the substrate. The heater electrode includes a first heater electrode having a first heat generation pattern and a second heater electrode having a second heat generation pattern. The first heat generation pattern and the second heat generation pattern are formed to have different heat generation amounts. |
| US10433363B2 |
Dynamically initiating changes to a connectivity configuration by a user device
Various embodiments provide a user device that dynamically initiates a change to its connectivity configuration. Some embodiments of the user device determine its current connectivity configuration and, based upon its current connectivity configuration, obtains one or more metrics associated with its current operating environment and/or current operating configuration. In turn, the user devices analyzes the metrics to determine whether to alter its current connectivity configuration. Responsive to the analysis, some embodiments modify the current connectivity configuration by modifying a connection type to a wireless networking device. |
| US10433362B2 |
Computer system to continuously maintain a user session when a display device is mechanically connected and disconnected
A computer system to continuously maintain a user session when a display device is mechanically connected and disconnected with a base processing device is described. The computer system allows the user to run applications during the user session on the base processing device and use the display device as a monitor. The display device can be detached from the base processing device, and the base processing device can continue running the applications for the user session. In this mode, the separated display device can be used as a tablet form factor computing device which can accept user input and send the user input to the base processing device. Among other functions, the base processing device can operate with the display device disconnected by generating session content for the display device, including, for example, sending application content, video streams, and other content to the display device. |
| US10433361B2 |
Radio frequency setting system and mobile terminal
A radio frequency (RF) setting system includes an RF recognition reader configured to recognize an external near field communication (NFC) reader, an RF update controller configured to acquire a default setting value from among a plurality of setting values stored in a memory in response to the recognition of the external NFC reader, and an RF setting value specification module configured to set the default setting value as an RF setting value. When a connection for NFC is not established to the external NFC reader within a predetermined amount of time, the RF recognition reader is further configured to recognize that the connection for NFC fails, and the RF update controller is further configured to sequentially update the RF setting value with each of the plurality of setting values excluding the default setting value until the connection for NFC is successfully established to the external NFC reader. |
| US10433359B2 |
Method and apparatus for multi-rat access mode operation
A method and apparatus for multiple radio access technology (multi-RAT) access mode operation for a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) are disclosed. A WTRU and a network may enable a multi-RAT access mode of operation based on at least one of WTRU subscription, a service agreement of the WTRU, a roaming status of the WTRU, a selected access point name (APN), an Internet protocol (IP) flow class, a subscriber profile identity for the WTRU, requested quality of service, or a proximity indication indicating proximity to a cell supporting multi-RAT access mode. The WTRU may send a capability indication of support of multi-RAT access to a network, wherein the multi-RAT access mode is enabled based on the capability indication. A partial handover of bearers may be performed. In performing the handover, the target cell is determined based on a priority rule. |
| US10433357B2 |
Marine telecommunications network building system and telecommunications terminal for small boats
There is provided a marine telecommunications network building system to communicate from one of boats navigating on sea to a base station on land with a telecommunications terminal mounted on each of the boats. The telecommunications terminal is configured to build the telecommunication network to establish a communication paths enabling mutual communication between one of the boats exists out of the communication range with the base station and other of the boats that exists within the communication range such that the one of the boats communicates with the base station. |
| US10433356B2 |
Device to device-based communication method and terminal
Provided in the embodiment of the present invention are a D2D-based communication method and a terminal. The method comprises: a first terminal receives a discovery signal of a second terminal, the discovery signal comprising indication information for indicating the capability and/or the status of the second terminal; and the first terminal performs D2D communication with the second terminal on the basis of the instruction information. The embodiment of the present invention implements the D2D communication on the basis of the capability and/or status of the terminal, improving the flexibility of the D2D communication mode. |
| US10433354B2 |
Wireless communication devices
A telecommunication network is described in which information relating to access to resources such as the world wide web, may be transferred between wireless communication terminals at least one of which is a client of a server connected to the network and providing access to the resources. A method of transfer and a terminal suitable therefor are described. |
| US10433352B2 |
Operation method of communication node supporting mobility in communication network
An operation method of a first communication node, which controls a plurality of communication nodes included in a mobile xhaul network supporting mobility, may comprise performing an attach procedure between the first communication node and a second communication node among the plurality of communication nodes; configuring a path for communications between the second communication node and a third communication node for which attach procedure has been completed among the plurality of communication nodes; and supporting communications of the second communication node and the third communication node using the configured path. |
| US10433347B2 |
Methods providing carrier selection and related network nodes
According to some embodiments of inventive concepts, a method for carrier selection may be provided in a telecommunications system, with the telecommunications system including at least two network nodes. The method may include determining channel interference of the at least two network nodes, and ranking the at least two network nodes based on the channel interference of the at least two network nodes. Related network nodes are also discussed. |
| US10433344B2 |
Method for performing random access in wireless communication system using mmWave band
Disclosed are a method for performing a random access and a terminal, the method comprising: acquiring information on a sequence set and information on a phase pattern vector set to be used during a random access step; selecting, from among a plurality of phase pattern vectors included in the phase pattern vector set, any one phase pattern vector corresponding to the repeating transmission frequency of an RACH signal; transmitting, to a base station, the generated RACH signal for a time period up to the repeating transmission frequency by using the selected phase pattern vector and any one sequence selected from among a plurality of sequences included in the sequence set; and receiving, from the base station, an RACH response signal indicating an estimated sequence and an estimated phase pattern vector. |
| US10433343B2 |
Method and apparatus for improving random access procedure in a wireless communication system
A method and apparatus are disclosed, from the perspective of the UE, for performing random access procedure. In one embodiment, the method includes the UE receives a first back-off information from the network in a broadcast message, wherein the first back-off information includes a start offset of back-off interval. The method further includes the UE transmits a first preamble to the network. In addition, the method includes the UE determines a back-off interval based on the first back-off information and a second back-off information, wherein the second back-off information is received when the UE monitors a response for the first preamble. The method also includes the UE transmits a second preamble to the network after the back-off interval is finished. |
| US10433341B2 |
Random access response message sending method and node
The document discloses a method for sending a Random Access Response (RAR) message and a node. The method includes: a first type node sends an RAR through a downlink channel, and the RAR carries one or more pieces of RAR information of a second type node. |
| US10433334B2 |
Method and apparatus for sending downlink data in a time-domain bundling manner or a frequency-domain bundling manner
Embodiments of the present invention provide a data transmission method and apparatus. The method includes generating a configuration message. The configuration message is used to configure, for user equipment UE, a function of receiving downlink bundled data, and the downlink bundled data is downlink data that is repeatedly transmitted at least twice. The configuration message to the UE and the downlink bundled data are sent to the UE. According to the data transmission method and apparatus provided in the embodiments of the present invention, downlink data is sent to user equipment in a downlink bundling manner, thereby shortening a delay of the downlink data transmission. If the downlink data is PDCCH control signaling, timeliness of an operation indicated by the PDCCH control signaling is improved. |
| US10433331B2 |
Telecommunications apparatus and methods
A terminal device in a wireless telecommunication system which transmits a master information block and a first and a second system information block the first and second system information block comprising first and second scheduling information relating to the timing of at least one additional block of system information. The terminal device configured to receive the master information block of system information that comprises a marker instructing the terminal device to ignore the first scheduling information and process only the second scheduling information. |
| US10433329B2 |
Methods for sending and receiving feedback information, user equipment, and access network device
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide methods for sending and receiving feedback information, user equipment, and an access network device, relate to the field of communications technologies. In one embodiment, UE receives, in a downlink subframe in a preconfigured downlink subframe subset, downlink data that is sent by an access network device by using a downlink shared channel and a DAI index indicator and a DAI total quantity indicator that are sent by using a downlink control channel. The UE determines an uplink subframe for sending feedback information corresponding to the downlink shared channel. The UE determines a codebook of the feedback information according to the downlink assignment index DAI index indicator and the DAI total quantity indicator. The UE performs channel coding on the feedback information according to the codebook. The UE sends the channel coded feedback information. |
| US10433324B2 |
Method and apparatus for allocating resource in wireless communication system
A communication method and a system for converging a 5th-generation (5G) communication system for supporting higher data rates beyond a 4th-generation (4G) system with a technology for internet of things (IoT) are provided. The present disclosure may be applied to intelligent services based on the 5G communication technology and the IoT-related technology, such as smart home, smart building, smart city, smart car, connected car, health care, digital education, smart retail, security and safety services. A method for allocating resources and a method of a base station is provided. The method includes receiving from a terminal a resource allocation request, receiving from the terminal a control message including location information of a zone where the terminal is located, and allocating a resource group based on the location information. |
| US10433316B2 |
Methods used in control node and radio node and associated devices
The present disclosure discloses a method used in a control node and an associated control node. The method includes selecting one or more client radio nodes based on a Directional Link Interference Map (DLIM) for all active links under control of the control node; for each of the selected one or more client radio nodes, determining one or more candidate links between the client radio node and other radio nodes; for each of the determined candidate links and all active links, determining a set of sounding and sensing related parameters; and transmitting the determined set of sounding and sensing related parameters for each of the determined candidate links and all active links to a transmitting node and a receiving node of the link. The present disclosure further discloses a method used in a radio node under control of a control node and an associated radio node. |
| US10433313B2 |
Downlink OFDMA for service sets with mixed client types
Techniques are provided herein to allow a wireless network access point (AP) to more fully use its bandwidth in order to leverage the different bandwidth capabilities of different types of wireless client devices that the AP serves. The AP generates control parameters for usage of a plurality of channels in a bandwidth during a downlink transmission interval. The control parameters comprise information indicating channel assignments that result in multiple downlink transmissions that at least partially overlap in time to different wireless client devices according to their respective bandwidth capabilities. The AP transmits the control parameters in a control frame in advance of the downlink transmission interval on each of the plurality of channels in the bandwidth. |
| US10433311B2 |
Information transmission method, device, and system for efficient transfer of broadcast information
Embodiments of the present invention provide an information transmission method, a device, and a system. The method includes: determining, by UE, a type of a coverage area in which the UE is located, where the type of the coverage area is a first coverage area or a second coverage area; and receiving, by the UE by using a corresponding beam according to the type of the coverage area in which the UE is located, the broadcast information sent by the network device. Therefore, when the UE is covered in the different coverage areas, the broadcast information sent by the network device can be received, and this ensures normal communication between the UE and the network device. |
| US10433305B2 |
Communication method
A solution for operating a radio communication apparatus communicating with at least one other apparatus is provided. In communication, a frequency block of a set of frequency blocks having a given center frequency is utilized. The center frequencies of at least some adjacent frequency blocks are separated by a given frequency offset. The offset is selected such that the adjacent frequency blocks are partly overlapping and the apparatus receiving a given frequency interprets a signal separated from the given signal by the offset as noise. |
| US10433304B2 |
Method of dedicating frequency channel for probing or for data
A method is presented for dedicating and allocating frequency channels to control and data frames in a WiFi local area network system. The method comprising dedicating a frequency channel in a frequency band, determining by a station the dedicated frequency channel, transmitting by the station a probe request frame in the dedicated frequency channel, receiving by the station a probe response frame in the dedicated frequency channel. |
| US10433303B2 |
Method and system for determining an interval of frequencies in a telecommunications network
A method allows determination of a frequency interval for the emission, by an item of user equipment, of a signal to be sent to a base station in a telecommunications network, the frequency interval being within a predetermined frequency band over which the base station works, the method including the determination of frequency interval, wherein the determination of the frequency interval is achieved from a table of references including maximum power reduction values for the emission of a signal by the item of user equipment so that the power of the signal emitted by the item of user equipment at a predetermined out-of-band frequency is less than a predetermined maximum power limit value. |
| US10433298B2 |
Clientless method for context driven wireless interactions
Described herein are methods and apparatuses for the provision and management of value added services without a requirement for specific client software on a wireless receive/transmit unit (WRTU). The methods and apparatuses described may be applied to wireless networks supporting HTTP transfers without disrupting the wireless network configuration. In the embodiments described herein, a web request may be received by a Service Management Entity (SME) that may be located in an access point (AP) from a WRTU. The SME may transmit a proxy auto-configuration (PAC) file to the WRTU. This PAC file may include a uniform resource locator (URL) associated with a Service Delivery Entity (SDE), and the URL chosen may be based on rules associated with a location of the WRTU. The SDE may then receive a second web request from the WRTU and respond by transmitting a message to the WRTU such as a transaction trigger. |
| US10433297B2 |
Communication processing method, communication processing apparatus and base station
The present disclosure provides a communication processing method, a communication processing apparatus, and a base station. The communication processing method is used for an SeNB which constitutes a dual-connection radio communication network with an MeNB, including: a first determination step of determining information about currently available service resources for distribution, in accordance with a resource condition, an admission control step of performing service admission processing on at least one first service in accordance with the information about the service resources, and a transmission step of transmitting service admission information indicating a service admission processing result to the MeNB so as to enable the MeNB to perform service processing in accordance with the service admission information. |
| US10433296B2 |
User terminal, radio base station and radio communication method
A user terminal carries out radio communication with a plurality of cells by employing carrier aggregation, and has a receiver that, when a connection is established with a TDD cell, receives information about a given DL/UL configuration that is selected from a plurality of DL/UL configurations, and a processor that controls transmission and reception to and from the TDD cell, and a DL/UL configuration to carry out DL communication in all subframes is included as one in the plurality of DL/UL configurations, and the processor uses the DL/UL configuration to carry out DL communication in all subframes as one of the DL/UL configurations only when the connecting TDD cell is a secondary cell. If so, the processor feeds back an A/N in response to each DL subframe of the secondary cell by using a given UL subframe of a primary cell. |
| US10433294B2 |
Method and device for transmitting/receiving signal of V2X terminal in wireless communication system
In one embodiment of the present invention, a method by which a terminal transmits a signal in a wireless communication system comprises the steps of: generating a sequence having a length of 63 and having a punctured central element; inserting one or more zeros among respective elements of the sequence and mapping the sequence to RE; and transmitting the mapped sequence, wherein the number of one or more zeros inserted among the respective elements of the sequence corresponds to (a repetition factor—1), and zeros are additionally inserted such that the sequence is symmetrical with respect to the central element of the sequence, when the repetition factor is an even number. |
| US10433289B2 |
Communication apparatus and communication method which utilizes a first frame including wireless communication resource information and attribute information
[Object] To provide a communication apparatus and a communication method which are capable of suppressing a decrease in communication efficiency in UL communication of a random access scheme.[Solution] Provided is a communication apparatus, including a communication unit configured to transmit a first frame including wireless communication resource information in which resources selectable as uplink resources are specified from a plurality of resources and attribute information related to transmission of a second frame and receive the second frame transmitted as a response to the first frame. Provided is a communication apparatus, including a communication unit configured to receive a first frame including wireless communication resource information in which resources selectable as uplink resources are specified from a plurality of resources and attribute information related to transmission of a second frame and transmit the second frame as a response to the first frame. |
| US10433288B2 |
Uplink control information transmitting method and user equipment, and uplink control information receiving method and base station
The present invention provides a method and device for transmitting/receiving an uplink signal. When an Scell group including only Scells is set for a user equipment of the present invention and one of the Scells included in the Scell group is set as a cell (hereinafter, “Acell”) in which a PUCCH can be transmitted, UCI of a particular cell group can be transmitted through a Pcell if the particular cell group is a Pcell group having the Pcell and can be transmitted through the Acell of the Scell group if the particular cell group is an Scell group. |
| US10433283B2 |
System and method for bandwidth division and resource block allocation
Systems and apparatus for assigning sub-bands to numerologies are provided. A system bandwidth is divided into bandwidth portions, and the bandwidth portions are used as the unit of assignment for assigning sub-bands to numerologies. Systems and methods are also provided for allocating resource blocks over a bandwidth such as a sub-band. The available bandwidth is divided into sub-band portions, and the bandwidth portions are used as the unit of allocation for allocating resource blocks to user equipment. |
| US10433282B2 |
Narrow bandwidth operation in LTE
A method of wireless communication provides narrow bandwidth operation within a wider LTE system bandwidth. Wideband information is transmitted to a first set of user equipments (UEs). Also, narrowband information is transmitted to a second set of UEs. The second set of UEs operate in a narrower bandwidth than the first set of UEs. |
| US10433281B2 |
D2D operation method performed by terminal in wireless communication system, and terminal using same
Provided is a D2D operation method performed by a terminal in a wireless communication system, and a terminal using same. In the method, received is indication information indicating whether or not using preconfigured D2D resources within cell coverage is permitted, resources for D2D signal transmission are determined on the basis of the indication information, and a D2D signal is transmitted by using the determined resources. |
| US10433280B2 |
Selecting modules for a wireless communication device
A wireless communication device may include processing modules and determine a hardware arrangement to facilitate performance for communication with a network. The hardware arrangement may include a first antenna or the first antenna and the second antenna, a first processing module and a second processing module, the first processing module including a single processing technique, the second processing module including first and second processing techniques. The first processing technique of the second processing module may be selected for the communication and adaptively selected to the second processing technique during the communication based on a cost. |
| US10433271B2 |
Method and apparatus for maintaining uplink synchronization and reducing battery power consumption
A Node-B sends a polling message to a wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU). The WTRU sends an uplink synchronization burst in response to the polling message without contention. The Node-B estimates an uplink timing shift based on the synchronization burst and sends an uplink timing adjustment command to the WTRU. The WTRU then adjusts uplink timing based on the uplink timing adjustment command. Alternatively, the Node-B may send a scheduling message for uplink synchronization to the WTRU. The WTRU may send a synchronization burst based on the scheduling message. Alternatively, the WTRU may perform contention-based uplink synchronization after receiving a synchronization request from the Node-B. The WTRU may enter an idle state instead of performing a handover to a new cell when the WTRU moves to the new cell. A discontinuous reception (DRX) interval for the WTRU may be set based on activity of the WTRU. |
| US10433268B2 |
Calculating timing offset in wireless communications
A device operates in a cellular communications network by detecting a timing signal from a serving base station, obtaining timing information from at least one other base station, and setting a value for a transmission time offset based on the detected timing signals from the serving base station and the at least one other base station. The device then transmits signals to the serving base station using the set value for the transmission time offset. The device may obtain the timing information from at least one other base station by detecting a timing signal transmitted by the at least one other base station, and subtracting the timing difference between the detected timing signals from the serving base station and the one other base station from a predetermined baseline time offset. |
| US10433267B2 |
Satellite link budget command interface tool
Systems, methods, and apparatus for a satellite link budget command interface tool are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, a method for commanding a space vehicle (SV) involves determining a transmitter output power for a control word (CW) at a particular temperature for a transmitter on the SV. Also, the method involves generating a transmitter uplink command by using the transmitter output power. Also, the method involves determining channel power for a mode of operation for at least one code. In addition, the method involves determining attenuated channel power for the mode of operation for the at least one code, where the channel power for the at least one code is attenuated. Additionally, the method involves generating at least one attenuated channel power uplink command by using the attenuated channel power for at least one code. |
| US10433264B2 |
Communication control device, transmission power allocation method and program
There is provided a doing apparatus including a communication control device including a power allocation unit configured to allocate transmission power for secondary use of a frequency channel protected for a primary system to a secondary system. The power allocation unit switches power allocation methods between a first group of secondary systems of which a distance from the primary system is less than a prescribed threshold and a second group of secondary systems of which a distance from the primary system exceeds the prescribed threshold. |
| US10433262B1 |
Density optimized bluetooth antenna
A density-optimized short-range wireless communications antenna system has a first radiating element, a second radiating element, and a radio frequency transmitter that generates a radio frequency signal. A power divider has an input port connected to the radio frequency transmitter, a first output port, and a second output port connected to the second radiating element, and a signal power of the radio frequency signal is split between the first output port the second output port. A phase shifter is connected to the first output port of the power divider and to the first radiating element, with a phase of the first split radio frequency signal being shifted by a prescribed degree relative to the second split radio frequency signal. |
| US10433261B2 |
Self-optimizing distributed antenna system using soft frequency reuse
A method of determining a carrier power in a communications system including a processor includes a) setting a power differential between a reference carrier and one or more carriers, b) measuring a number of satisfied users at the power differential, and c) measuring a capacity for the satisfied users at the power differential. The method also includes d) increasing the power differential by a predetermined amount and e) determining, using the processor, that the number of satisfied users at the increased power differential is greater than or equal to the number of satisfied users at the power differential. The method further includes f) repeating a)-c) and g) setting the carrier power at an iterated power level. |
| US10433257B2 |
Power control method and apparatus for uplink control channel
A power control method and apparatus for an uplink control channel are provided. The method includes: determining, by user equipment, to send first uplink control information on a first PUCCH and in a subframe i; determining transmit power for sending the first uplink control information on the first PUCCH and in the subframe i. In the embodiments of the present invention, the transmit power is determined by using a sum of a base power adjustment value and any one of a first power adjustment value determined according to a quantity of bits of the first uplink control information. |
| US10433252B2 |
Optimizing target wake-up time (TWT) operation
Certain aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communications and, more particularly, to techniques that may help optimize scheduling target wake-up times (TWTs) of wireless nodes. |
| US10433249B2 |
Method, system and device for switching a transmission time interval
A method and system for synchronized switching of a Transmission Time Interval (TTI) between at least two different TTI length values. A UE 100 transmitting a power report, where a control node 150 or a Base Station 110A evaluates the report and decides, based on the evaluation to order the UE to switch to a different TTI length. The order message comprises the number of TTIs after which a TTI switch has to occur, composed a.o. based on radio environment condition. The UE receives a TTI switch order message and replies with a single message to its serving BS with a message to switch the TTI in a synchronous way. |
| US10433247B2 |
Information processing apparatus, communication system, information processing method and program
An information processing apparatus includes a control section, and can temporarily pause at least some of its own functions. When the control section provided in the information processing apparatus is to temporarily pause at least some of its own functions, the control section performs control for setting a function temporary pause period within which at least some of functions of a different apparatus are to be temporarily paused. Further, the control section provided in the information processing apparatus performs control for notifying the different apparatus of the set function temporary pause period. Power consumption of the information processing apparatus can be reduced. |
| US10433243B2 |
Systems and methods for integrating and exploiting the availability of multiple communication technologies in a network of moving things, for example including a network of autonomous vehicles
Systems and methods for integrating and exploiting the availability of multiple communication technologies in a network of moving things, for example including a network of autonomous vehicles. As a non-limiting example, various aspects of this disclosure provide for the flexible utilization of one or more communication pathways available to nodes in a vehicle network based, at least in part, on real-time context. |
| US10433240B2 |
Network access method and mobile communications terminal
Disclosed in the embodiments of the present invention are a network access method and a mobile communications terminal, comprising: first determining the current position of a mobile communications terminal; if the network identifier of the public land mobile network (PLMN) corresponding to said position has not been added to a pre-stored first equivalent public land mobile network (EPLMN) list, then scanning a Bluetooth low energy protocol broadcast channel; when a second EPLMN list published to said Bluetooth low energy protocol broadcast channel is detected by scanning, obtaining said second EPLMN list; if the network identifier of the PLMN corresponding to said position is added to said second EPLMN list, then lastly, accessing the network according to said second EPLMN list. |
| US10433231B2 |
Terminal and handover judgement method
In a terminal that judges whether to trigger a handover from a serving cell to another cell, a RSRQ/RSRP measurer measures a first received quality value by using a cell-specific reference signal transmitted from the neighboring cell or a second received quality value by using a cell-detection reference signal transmitted from the neighboring cell. An offset adder calculates a third received quality value by adding an offset value to the second received quality value. A judging circuitry judges whether the first received quality value or the third received quality value satisfies a handover triggering condition with reference to the cell-specific reference signal. A transmitter transmits trigger information to the neighboring cell in order to activate handover from a serving cell to the neighboring cell, based on the judgement results. |
| US10433230B2 |
Methods, devices, and systems for supporting wireless roaming
A method for supporting wireless roaming among coverage areas of a plurality of access points may comprise detecting, by a first access point of the plurality of access points, signal strength of signals from a client device that is wirelessly connected to the first access point; comparing the signal strength with a threshold, and if the signal strength is less than the threshold, disconnecting, by the first access point, the client device from the first access point; transmitting, by the first access point, a signal indicating the disconnection of the client device to an access controller; updating, by the access controller, connection status information to indicate the disconnection of the client device from the first access point; transmitting, by the access controller, the connection status information of the client device to the plurality of access points; and connecting the client device with a second access point of the plurality of access points. |
| US10433225B2 |
Facilitating mobile service anchor management
Mobile service anchor management (MSAM) is facilitated. MSAM is an anchor management function/system for radio frequency (RF) access configuration/reconfiguration over the downlink, and uplink separated novel frequency division duplex systems. One method comprises determining, by a MSAM system comprising a processor, that a mobile device communicatively coupled to a first network device is associated with a region in which the first network device fails to have line of sight communication with the mobile device; and assigning, by the mobile service anchor management system, the mobile device to a second network device determined to have the line of sight communication for the region. Millimeter watt (mmW) BS devices and devices that operate on other RF bands can be utilized. |
| US10433224B2 |
Device and method of handling data transmissions after a handover
A communication device for handling data transmissions after a handover comprises a storage device for storing instructions comprising receiving a first radio resource control (RRC) message configuring a first data radio bearer (DRB) and configuring a mapping that a first flow is mapped to the first DRB, from a first base station (BS); receiving a first PDU of the first flow or a second flow over a second DRB from the first BS; transmitting a second plurality of PDUs of the first flow over the second DRB in response to the first PDU; receiving a handover command from the first BS; performing a handover to a second BS in response to the handover command; and transmitting a third plurality of PDUs of the first flow over the first DRB to the second BS in response to the handover command, after performing the handover to the second BS. |
| US10433223B2 |
Facilitation of adaptive dejitter buffer between mobile devices
A more efficient network can be achieved by leveraging an adaptive dejitter buffer. The dejitter buffer can be dynamically adjusted based off a network data analysis. The dejitter buffer memory/depth of a mobile device can be adjusted in accordance with receiving a delay interruption length and out-of-order packet data associated with another mobile device. Thereafter, the dejitter buffer memory can be filled with voice packet data to decrease a packet delay variation at the mobile device. |
| US10433218B1 |
Efficient use of a communications network
A duration of time a communications device is connected to a first network is monitored. A signal of a second network is detected. Next, it is determined whether a predetermined amount of time has elapsed such that the communications device makes efficient use of the first network, and in response to a determination that the predetermined amount of time has elapsed, a connection of the communications device to the second network is initiated. |
| US10433216B2 |
Method and apparatus for selecting network and distributing traffic in heterogeneous communication environment
According to an embodiment, a method for selecting an access network at user equipment in a mobile communication system includes step of receiving, from a base station, first setting information, and step of selecting the access network based on second setting information if the second setting information is received from the base station, or selecting the access network based on the first setting information if no second setting information is received. Using the proposed method, the user equipment can reduce user's inconvenience and save battery by blocking unnecessary offloading and wireless LAN scanning, and also can improve the quality of use and immediately respond to a cell change by preventing a ping-pong phenomenon. |
| US10433212B2 |
Unscheduled power save mode with peer device notification
A device implementing an unscheduled power save mode with peer notification may include at least one processor that may be configured to receive, from a network coordinator device, an acknowledgement of a request to enter an unscheduled power save mode. The processor may be further configured to, responsive to receipt of the acknowledgment, transmit an indication of entering the unscheduled power save mode to at least one other device of the network and then enter the unscheduled power save mode. While in the unscheduled power save mode, the processor may be configured to receive, from the network coordinator device, an acknowledgement of a request to exit the unscheduled power save mode. The processor may be further configured to exit the unscheduled power save mode responsive to the acknowledgment, and transmit an indication of exiting the unscheduled power save mode to the at least one other device of the network. |
| US10433209B2 |
Automatic method for mobility load balancing in mobile telecommunications networks
A method (200; 600) of balancing a traffic load among at least apart of traffic managing entities (105;110) of a mobile telecommunication network (100) comprising a plurality of traffic managing entities (105;110) is proposed. The method comprises the following steps: collecting (205; 605) traffic-related data referred to said at least a part of traffic managing entities (105;110); identifying (220; 620) a first set of traffic managing entities (105;110) managing an excessive traffic load on the basis of such traffic-related data; identifying (220; 620) a second set of traffic managing entities (105;110) adapted to take charge of at least part of the excessive traffic load to which traffic managing entities (105;110) of first set of traffic managing entities (105;110) are subjected. Moreover, for each traffic managing entity (105;110) of the first set of traffic managing entities (105;110) the method comprises: determining (235-240; 630) at least one traffic managing entity (105;110) of the second set of traffic managing entities (105;110) adapted to take charge of at least part of the excessive traffic load managed by said traffic managing entity (105;110) of the first set of traffic managing entities (105;110); assigning (245; 635) at least part of the excessive traffic load to which said traffic managing entity (105;110) of first set of traffic managing entities (105; 10) is subjected to the determined at least one least one traffic managing entity (105;110) of the second set of traffic managing entities (105;110), and adjusting (245; 635) radio communication parameters of said traffic managing entity (105;110) of the first set of traffic managing entities (105; 10) and of said determined at least one traffic managing entity (105;110) of the second set of 20 traffic managing entities (105;110) thereby redistributing traffic load on the basis of such assigning. |
| US10433206B2 |
Method for processing radio protocol in mobile telecommunications system and transmitter of mobile telecommunications
An apparatus and method for performing procedures (protocols) of a PDCP (Packet Data Convergence Protocol) layer and an RLC (radio layer in an E-UMTS (Evolved Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) which has evolved from UMTS, among radio protocols of a mobile communication system. The PDCP layer performs ciphering on data (i.e., PDCP SDU) received from an upper layer, generates an indicator discriminating ciphered data and non-ciphered data (i.e., an ROHC feedback packet directly generated by the PDCP layer), and transmits the same to a lower layer (i.e., MAC layer). A PDCP SN (Sequence Number) is defined as an algorithm for ciphering the data in the PDCP layer to perform ciphering in the PDCP layer. |
| US10433205B2 |
Network node, method therein, computer program, and carrier comprising the computer program for retransmitting an RLC PDU
A method performed by a network node for retransmitting a Radio Link Control, Protocol Data Unit (RLC PDU), to a UE is provided. The UE and the network node operate in a wireless communications network. The UE is configured to use Discontinuous Reception (DRX). When an RLC PDU transmitted to the UE is indicated to not being received by the UE, the network node determines (601) a time until a first DRX on-duration time period that is possible to allow time for Hybrid Automatic Repeat Request (HARQ) operations to complete a retransmission of a Medium Access Control (MAC) PDU. The MAC PDU is associated to the RLC PDU. The network node then initiates a retransmission (603) of the RLC PDU to the UE according to the determined time. |
| US10433203B1 |
Providing a quality of service to wireless devices attached to relay access nodes
Systems, methods, and processing nodes for providing a quality of service (QoS) to wireless devices attached to a relay access node include determining that a first amount of a first traffic type between a donor access node and a first one or more wireless devices in communication with the donor access node via the relay access node exceeds a threshold amount, and adjusting a quality of service (QoS) parameter of a wireless backhaul link between the relay access node and the donor access node from a first default QoS parameter to a new QoS parameter. |
| US10433199B2 |
Reporting techniques for reference signal received quality (RSRQ) measurements
Reporting techniques for reference signal received quality (RSRQ) measurements are described. In one embodiment, for example, user equipment (UE) may comprise at least one radio frequency (RF) transceiver, at least one RF antenna, and logic, at least a portion of which is in hardware, the logic to measure a received signal strength indicator (RSSI), determine a reference signal received quality (RSRQ) measured quantity value based on the measured RSSI, and map the RSRQ measured quantity value to an RSRQ reporting value according to an RSRQ measurement report mapping scheme comprising an extended RSRQ reporting range according to which one or more defined RSRQ reporting values correspond to RSRQ measured quantity values exceeding −3 dB. Other embodiments are described and claimed. |
| US10433196B2 |
System for tracking resource allocation/usage
Systems, computer program products, and methods are described herein for tracking resource allocation/usage across a dispersed Internet protocol capable network connecting devices electrically attached to the network. The present invention is configured to receive, from a first user computing device, a first user request for authorization to access at least one of the one or more computing devices; initiate the augmented reality application for display on the at least one of the one or more computing devices; reconfigure, via the augmented reality application, a display device associated with the first user computing device to emulate a content displayed on a display device associated with at least one of the one or more computing devices on the display device of the first user computing device; retrieve, using the first user computing device, information from the content; process, using the first computing device, the retrieved information; and display the processed information. |
| US10433193B2 |
Method and apparatus for routing data in a wireless communication system
The present disclosure relates to a pre-5th-Generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates beyond 4th-Generation (4G) communication systems such as Long Term Evolution (LTE). According to various embodiments of the present disclosure, a method for operating an access point (AP) in a cluster of a plurality of APs in a wireless communication system comprises determining a state of the cluster, determining a flow path based on the state of the cluster, and controlling to route data through the flow path from a core network (CN) to a terminal. |
| US10433191B2 |
Channel management in a virtual access point (VAP)
In one embodiment, a supervisory device in a network forms a first virtual access point (VAP) for a first node in the network. A plurality of access points (APs) in the network are mapped to the first VAP as part of a VAP mapping and the first node treats the APs in the VAP mapping as a single AP for purposes of communicating with the network. The supervisory device determines a communication schedule for the first node based on a radio chain of at least one of the APs in the VAP mapping for the first VAP being shared by the first VAP and a second VAP for a second node in the network. The supervisory device, according to the communication schedule for the first node, causes one or more of the APs in the VAP mapping for the first VAP to instruct the first node to stop transmitting for a period of time. |
| US10433190B2 |
Signaling physical cell identifier problems
The present invention provides apparatuses, methods, computer programs, computer program products and computer-readable media regarding signaling physical cell identifier problems. Certain aspects of the present invention include receiving, at a network node, information regarding a suspected identifier problem from a first base station, the information indicating the suspected identifier problem between the first base station and a second base station, and analyzing the suspected identifier problem based on the received information. |
| US10433187B2 |
System and method for utilizing multidimensional constellations
Space-time block codes (STBCs) is a known approach for using multiple transmit antennas to provide higher data rates and better reliability by exploiting spatial diversity. Existing STBCs use independent two-dimensional constellations. Methods and systems for using multidimensional constellations to improve the performance of orthogonal STBCs are disclosed. Methods for finding optimized multidimensional constellations for orthogonal STBCs are also disclosed. |
| US10433184B2 |
Method and apparatus for directing an antenna beam based on a location of a communication device
A method is performed by a first communication device for directing an antenna beam based on a location of a second communication device. The method includes receiving first location data that indicates the location of the second communication device. The first location data is received over a first communication channel. The method further includes determining, based on the first location data, first antenna beam parameters for directing an antenna beam in order to communicate with the second communication device over a second communication channel. |
| US10433183B2 |
Urban mobile network system
An embodiment of a mobile communication system includes a plurality of mobile units operating within a defined operating area, each of the mobile units having a processor, a memory for storing a mobile unit file structure, an application running on the processor for operating on the mobile unit file structure, and a receiver for receiving on a common receive communication channel data. The mobile communication system further includes a plurality of geolocation markers disposed within the defined operating area, each having a memory for storing geolocation information to define a relative position within the defined operating area, and a geolocation transmitter for transmitting the defined geolocation information on the common receive communication channel, the geolocation transmitter having a geolocation transmit range less than the defined operating area. |
| US10433179B2 |
Spatial-division multiple access (SDMA) across multiple operators
Wireless communications systems and methods related to SDMA operations across multiple network operating entities are provided. A first wireless communication device transmits a communication indicating a reservation for one or more spatial layers in a transmission opportunity (TXOP) of a shared spectrum. The shared spectrum is shared by a first network operating entity and a second network operating entity. The first wireless communication device is associated with the first network operating entity. The first wireless communication device communicates, with a second wireless communication device, data over the one or more spatial layers during the TXOP. The second wireless communication device is associated with the first network operating entity. |
| US10433178B2 |
Method for transmitting and receiving data in a wireless communication system and apparatus therefor
Provided are a method for a UE to transmit and receive data in a wireless communication system and an apparatus therefor. The UE receives downlink control information from a base station. The downlink control information includes an indicator for configuring the bundling size of a downlink shared channel. The UE receives downlink data from the base station through a downlink shared channel configured based on the downlink control information. The bundling size may be configured based on a value of the indicator. |
| US10433175B2 |
Access control method, user equipment, and network device
The present disclosure provides an access control method, user equipment, and a network device. The UE is connected to the network device, and the method includes: receiving, by the UE, access control information sent by the network device; and determining, according to obtained first application information in a service establishment request and the access control information, whether to send non-access stratum signaling to the network device, so as to determine whether a first application corresponding to the first application information is allowed to access a network. In this way, network resources are saved. |
| US10433171B2 |
System and method for creating and managing wireless networks
System and method for creating multiple wireless networks are provided. A user device transmits a first device identifier to a server. Based on the first device identifier, the server transmits a first wireless network identifier and a first password to a first communication device that creates a first wireless network, which is accessed by the user device. Further, the user device transmits the first device identifier to the server. The second communication device receives the first wireless network identifier and first password from the server, and creates the first wireless network, which is automatically accessed by the user device. Further, another user device transmits a second device identifier to the server. The second communication device receives a second wireless network identifier and a first password from the server. The second communication device creates a second wireless network, which is automatically accessed by another user device. |
| US10433163B2 |
Techniques for deriving security keys for a cellular network based on performance of an extensible authentication protocol (EAP) procedure
Techniques are described for wireless communication. A method for wireless communication at a user equipment (UE) includes performing an extensible authentication protocol (EAP) procedure with an authentication server via an authenticator. The EAP procedure is based at least in part on a set of authentication credentials exchanged between the UE and the authentication server. The method also includes deriving, as part of performing the EAP procedure, a master session key (MSK) and an extended master session key (EMSK) that are based at least in part on the authentication credentials and a first set of parameters; determining a network type associated with the authenticator; and performing, based at least in part on the determined network type, at least one authentication procedure with the authenticator. The at least one authentication procedure is based on an association of the MSK or the EMSK with the determined network type. |
| US10433161B2 |
Call handover between cellular communication system nodes that support different security contexts
In the context of facilitating a circuit switched to packet switched handover of a call in a cellular communication system, a first node (e.g., packet switched target node) generates a security context for a client whose call is being handed over. This involves the first node receiving at least one cryptographic key from a second node (e.g., a circuit switched node supporting the existing connection) and receiving identities of security algorithms supported by the client from a third node (e.g., a packet switched node supporting the existing connection); The first node uses the at least one cryptographic key and the identities to generate the security context for the client. |
| US10433160B2 |
Using identifiers to establish communication
Confusion resulting from assigning the same node identifier to multiple nodes is resolved through the use of confusion detection techniques and the use of unique identifiers for the nodes. In some aspects an access point and/or an access terminal may perform operations relating to detecting confusion and/or providing a unique identifier to resolve confusion. |
| US10433158B2 |
Method and apparatus for changing operating mode in wireless local area network system
The specification proposes a signal processing method for changing an operating mode for configuring a PPDU in a wireless LAN system. More specifically, a change in the operating mode may be carried out during a time interval known to both a transmitting station and a receiving station. The time interval during which the change in the operating mode is carried out may be explicitly signaled or implicitly notified. For example, in case a change to a new operating mode is requested during a transmission opportunity (TXOP), the change in the operating mode may be delayed until a subsequent TXOP, and the new operating mode may be applied during the subsequent TXOP. |
| US10433155B2 |
Method to parameterize a communication service provided by a server of a service provider to a user's communication module via a portable device
One embodiment relates to a method to parameterize a communication service delivered by a server of a service provider to a communication module of a user, the communication service being configured in accordance with an availability status, comprising detecting a change in context of use of a portable device of said user separate from said communication module, determining a new availability status as a function of the detected change in context of use, and transmitting a message relating to the new availability status to the server of the service provider or the communication module so that the communication service is configured on the basis of the determined new availability status. |
| US10433152B1 |
GPS assisted, radio-device communication apparatus and methods
An apparatus and method is disclosed to receive location data identifying the current location of a vehicle. A database, storing radio device records, is then queried. Each radio device record in the database identifies a radio device (e.g., a transmitter, receiver, transceiver, transponder, etc.) and a location of the radio device using a suitable coordinate system. Radio device records associated with radio devices likely to be within communication range of the vehicle may then be retrieved from the database. The radio device records may be used to generate information for individual ones of radio devices, or lists of radio devices, which are likely to be within range of the vehicle and display that radio device information to a vehicle operator via an electronic display such as a GPS moving map. The display may be updated as the vehicle travels to display radio device information as the radio devices come into range of the vehicle and remove radio device information from the display as the vehicle travels out of range. |
| US10433151B2 |
Method for recognizing a mobile device in a site
System and method for tracking a mobile device includes: receiving unique identifications for a mobile device; filtering out the unique identifications to obtain a true identifications for the mobile device; identifying cameras relevant to movement of the mobile device; receiving video streams; generating data structures for the video streams and tracking information of the mobile device, the data structure including time stamped videos, and viewpoints of the identified cameras; utilizing the data structures to retrieve, video and tracking information for the mobile device and the user, as the mobile moves in the site; and applying analytics to the retrieved video and tracking information to analyze behavior of the user and to predict what the user will do while on site. |
| US10433149B2 |
Communication apparatus, method of controlling the same, and storage medium
A technique for a communication apparatus to automatically connect to a device that has a function for wireless communication by an infrastructure connection and by a direct connection, in conformity with a connection setting of the device is provided. A mobile terminal (communication apparatus) searches for surrounding MFPs (devices) and accepts a selection by a user of an MFP by displaying, on the operation panel, a screen of a list of MFPs discovered by the search. The mobile terminal first performs an infrastructure connection to an MFP selected by the user in the list screen displayed on the operation panel. When the infrastructure connection to the selected MFP fails, the mobile terminal performs a direct connection to that MFP. |
| US10433148B2 |
Proximity detection of mobile devices for VoIP calling
An initiating device can receive an initiation of a call via a VoIP calling application. The initiating device can detect a failure of the call and confirm a proximity within a range of a proxy device to the initiating device, where the proxy device is a cellular-enabled device. Upon confirming the proximity within a range of the proxy device, the initiating device can route the call through the proxy device. |
| US10433146B1 |
Processing and reporting situational information to emergency service providers
A system and method for processing and reporting situational information to emergency service providers in an emergency service communications network is disclosed. An emergency situation is monitored. Responsive to detecting the emergency situation, information relating to the emergency situation is collected. Then, the information is processed and stored in a database. The processed information is then reported to emergency service providers. |
| US10433143B2 |
Systems and methods for notifying law enforcement officers of armed intruder situations#
A computer-implemented method executed by one or more computer servers includes receiving a notification from a first communication device. The notification indicates an armed intruder within a first stationary geofence. The method further includes determining whether one or more of a first plurality of communication devices are within a second stationary geofence different than the first stationary geofence, and in response to the notification, providing an emergency alert to the communication device(s) determined to be within the second stationary geofence. Other example computer-implemented methods, communication devices including software applications, and systems for notifying one or more LEOs of an armed intruder by a premises personnel associated with a premises are also disclosed. |
| US10433141B2 |
Communication system in a mine, a node, and method
A communication system in a mine having a data network, a wireless network and a plurality of nodes. A communication node of a data network and a wireless network in a mine. A method for communicating in a mine. |
| US10433138B2 |
Electronic device with network access via mobile device proxy
A mobile computing device that lacks a network connection receives a low energy radio signal comprising a unique identifier assigned to the electronic device. The mobile computing device sends a query to a remote server computing device, the query comprising the unique identifier and information identifying a user of the mobile computing device. The mobile computing device receives a response from the remote server computing device, the response indicating that the user is authorized to access the electronic device. The mobile computing device notifies the user of a presence of the electronic device and establishes a wireless connection to the electronic device. |
| US10433136B2 |
Wireless network enhancements via inductance loops as antennas
Concepts and technologies disclosed herein are directed to wireless network enhancements via inductance loops as antennas. According to one aspect disclosed herein, a roadside system can measure inductance of an inductance loop associated with a road. The roadside system can determine whether the inductance of the inductance loop is greater than a baseline. If the inductance of the inductance loop is greater than the baseline, the roadside system can determine that a vehicle is positioned over the inductance loop and can utilize the inductance loop to activate a roadside area network. The roadside system can connect a user device to the roadside system via the roadside area network. The roadside system can include a connection to a network via a backhaul to enable communication between the user device and the network. |
| US10433132B2 |
Desynchronized network access in M2M networks
Systems, methods, and instrumentalities are disclosed to desynchronize transmissions in group-based operations. A group user equipment (UE), e.g., a UE that is a member of a group of UEs, may be in an inactive mode. The group UE may receive a multicast message indicating that the group UE may enter an active mode. For example, the group UE may use the active mode for periodic reporting of its monitoring activity to the network. The multicast message may indicate a mechanism for the group UE to use to send an uplink transmission to the network. The group UE may send the uplink transmission to the network at a transmission time indicated by the mechanism. The transmission time may be desynchronized from other UEs in the group. |
| US10433127B2 |
In-vehicle radio frequency band management system and controlling method thereof
A method of optimizing a frequency band by a vehicle controller includes, upon wirelessly connecting a new device to the vehicle controller, first determining frequency characteristic of the new device, second determining whether a frequency band is capable of being allocated to the new device in an available frequency band by using the determined frequency characteristic, and when the frequency band is not capable of being allocated to the new device as the second determination result, readjusting a bandwidth occupied by one or more pre-connected devices to ensure a band to be allocated to the new device. |
| US10433122B1 |
Event triggered messaging
Apparatuses, techniques, and methods for a security and/or automation system are described. In some cases, these may include a first user recording a message and the message being broadcast or conveyed to a second user based on the second user's identity and/or location and/or a relevant time of recording or broadcasting, among other things. The methods may include receiving a first communication from a first user, storing the first communication in memory, identifying a second user at a first location, retrieving the first communication from memory, the retrieving based at least in part on the identification of the second user, and conveying the first communication to the second user at the first location. |
| US10433116B1 |
System and method for generating an address indicator for an object based on a location of the object
A system and method for associating an address for an object is disclosed. A smart address server is provided with a processor and memory. The smart address server is configured to receive a geo location for the object, the geo location indicative of the latitude and longitude of the location of the object. The geo location of the object is converted into a zone, sector, and target portion to generate a ZST location indicator for the object. An elevation portion is appended to the ZST location, to generate a ZSTE location indicator for the object. An object ID is assigned to the object and the object ID is appended to the ZSTE location indicator to generate a smart address for the object. The generated smart address is stored in a data store. |
| US10433113B2 |
System and method for determining split-times in a relay race
A method for determining split-times in a relay race run using one or more lanes of a running track, where a relay team in each lane carries a respective relay baton, includes, for each lane: (a) periodically determining a location of the respective relay baton, (b) determining, for one or more take-over zones in the lane, respective first times when the relay baton crosses a respective line within the take-over zone, (c) determining a second time when a finish line of the relay race is reached, and (d) determining a split-time for each segment of the relay race, based upon a start time of the relay race, the one or more first times, and the second time. |
| US10433111B2 |
Angle of arrival (AOA) positioning method and system for positional finding and tracking objects using reduced attenuation RF technology
Systems and methods for determining user equipment (UE) locations within a wireless network using reference signals of the wireless network are described. The disclosed systems and methods utilize a plurality of in-phase and quadrature (I/Q) samples generated from signals provided by receive channels associated with two or more antennas of the wireless system. Based on received reference signal parameters the reference signal within the signals from each receive channel among the receive channels is identified. Based on the identified reference signal from each receive channel, an angle of arrival between a baseline of the two or more antennas and incident energy from the UE to the two or more antennas is determined. That angle of arrival is then used to calculate the location of the UE. The angle of arrival may be a horizontal angle of arrival and/or a vertical angle of arrival. |
| US10433108B2 |
Proactive downloading of maps
In some implementations, a computing device can identify relevant locations using location data gathered by and/or entered into the device. In some implementations, the device can proactively request offline map data for the relevant locations. A server can identify offline map data responsive to the request and send at least a portion thereof to the device in response. In some implementations, the device can suggest downloading offline map data for the relevant locations to a user before requesting the data. The user may be able to edit the location and/or search for other locations to download. The device may provide features for managing downloaded offline map content automatically and/or in response to user input. |
| US10433104B2 |
Method and system for realizing a geofence scenario with an NGSI-system
A method for realizing a geofence scenario with a system according to at least the OMA NGSI 9/10 standard, includes providing, by the NGSI-system, an NGSI subscription operation for subscribing NGSI-entities for notifications, Geofence scenario are defined by at least a geofence object set including mobile objects, a geofencing set including one or more geofences, and one or more geofence predicates for mathematically combining a geofence object set and a geofencing set, so as to provide a result including at least the values true and false. For subscribing to geofence event notification according to the NGSI subscription protocol, the geofence scenario is specified as NGSI operational scope for the NGSI subscription, and/or the geofence scenario is included as one or more attributes of a NGSI entity for the NGSI subscription. |